British puppeteer was also known for working on 1986’s Labyrinth alongside David Bowie

Children's TV star Ronnie Le Drew, the puppeteer behind iconic Rainbow star Zippy has died at the age of 78.

Ronnie Le Drew, the man behind Zippy from the classic children's TV show Rainbow, has died at the age of 78

TV star, who brought squawking character to life, died following a short illness