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William John Owen Rowbotham (14 March 1914 – 12 July 1999) was an English actor and songwriter. He is best known for portraying Compo Simmonite in the Yorkshire -based BBC comedy series Last of the Summer Wine for over a quarter of a century.
Bill Owen died of pancreatic cancer in 1999. According to Truly and Clegg, Compo died from a heart attack after catching the sight of Nora Batty in chorus girl clothes. However, he died with a smile on his face (as claimed by Truly, Clegg and Nora). He was buried alongside his signature wellington boots.
Bill Owen's grave in the churchyard of St John's Parish Church Village amenities include the parish church of St John, a village hall, a cricket field, and a fish & chip restaurant and takeaway. Upperthong is part of the Colne Valley constituency, which has been represented by Paul Davies of the Labour Party since the 2024 general election.
Bill Owens was born on September 28, 1935, in Sevier County, Tennessee, the seventh of eight children of Rev. Jacob “Jake” Robert Owens 1899- 1992 and Rena Kansas Valentine Owens 1902-1968. His sisters included Avie Lee (mother of Dolly Parton) and Dorothy Jo Owens Hope, who also collaborated musically with Parton.
Bill Owen was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on February 1, 1931. His father Owen T. Owen (born in Milbank, South Dakota on September 15, 1890) was an outstanding track star at the University of North Dakota where he graduated from law school. He held many public offices including state tax commissioner and chairman of the state's Workman's ...
Bill Owen may refer to: . Bill Owen (actor) (1914–1999), English actor and songwriter Bill Owen (American football) (1903–1975), American football player Bill Owen (writer and announcer) (born 1931), hosted the ABC television documentary series, Discovery, 1966–1971
World Rugby chair Bill Beaumont says he hopes England captain Owen Farrell can return "reinvigorated" after making himself unavailable for the 2024 Six Nations.
[11] [2] [4] The need for the raid, which was planned by the Obama administration and took place six days after Trump was sworn into office, was questioned by Ryan's father, Bill Owens. [12] Owens is buried at Arlington National Cemetery .