Did much-loved comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor have the last laugh when it came to leaving his affairs in order? For the Goodie, who died from Covid-19 in April last year, has shocked friends by leaving just £2,390 in his will, according to figures released by the probate office in London. Brooke-Taylor, 79, who was best known for the television show The Goodies in a career which spanned more than 50 years, left a gross estate of £19,023. But after his outstanding affairs had been finalised, this produced a figure of just over £2,000, which goes to his widow, Christine. Tim Brooke-Taylor, 79, left a gross estate of £19,023 but after his outstanding affairs had been finalised, this produced a figure of just over £2,000, which goes to his widow, Christine (pictured together)