Legendary 70s children's TV star and voice behind Rainbow’s Zippy dies aged 78

Ronnie Le Drew, the legendary children's TV star who provided the voice for the iconic Rainbow puppet Zippy, has died aged 78. A heartbreaking statement confirmed his passing, sparking a wave of tributes from admirers. He was recognised as one of the most influential figures in 1970s children's programming. Tributes highlighted his immense impact, stating that he meant so much to many people throughout his career as the voice of the world-famous puppet.