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1937 – 1995Peter Cook (1937-1995)Died 9 January 1995, aged 57Peter Cook was a British comedian and writer, best known for his partnership with Dudley Moore in the double act Pete and Dud. He was a central figure in the British satire boom of the 1960s, including the founding of the magazine Private Eye. His deadpan style influenced generations of British comedians.