Chris Langham dead at 77: Disgraced BBC comedian and The Thick of It star who was jailed for haul of child abuse images passes away from pancreatic cancer

Langham, whose successful career on stage and screen ended when he was jailed for child sex offences in 2006, passed away almost three months ago.

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Chris Langham, known for his role in The Thick of It, has passed away at 77 after a secret battle with pancreatic cancer.

Langham's career ended when he was jailed for child sex offences in 2006, but his second wife and children stood by him until his death.

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The news of Langham's death may spark renewed discussion about his past convictions and their impact on his career

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