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Having contracted a virus during a Christmas trip up the River Amazon in 1991, Howerd suffered respiratory problems at the beginning of April 1992 and was rushed to London's Harley Street Clinic, but was released at Easter to enjoy his last few days at home.

He collapsed and died of heart failure two weeks afterwards, on the morning of 19 April 1992.

He was 75 years old.

Two hours before he died, he was speaking on the telephone to his TV producer about new ideas for his next show.