Benny Hill's £7.5M Fortune Sparks Feud Over Second Will Claims

A bitter dispute has emerged over the £7.5 million fortune of late comedian Benny Hill, following his death in 1992. Hill's official 1961 will left his estate to his immediate family, but as they predeceased him, the money ultimately went to several nieces and nephews with whom he reportedly had little contact. Close friends and longtime colleagues, such as Sue Upton and other members of his show, claim Hill informally promised they would inherit part of his estate, referencing an alleged second will that was never validated by probate or found to be legally binding. Upton and others described Hill as deeply disconnected from his extended family, viewing his TV co-stars as his true family and recounting his assurances that they were included in his will. However, due to the lack of a valid legal document, Hill's intended bequests to his friends and collaborators were never fulfilled, leaving those closest to him feeling let down by the process. The case underscores the importance of properly executed legal paperwork to ensure one's final wishes are respected.