Benny Hill’s death shocked the nation after the beloved comedian was found dead in 1992 at his home in London, aged 68. The legendary comic was one of Britain’s beloved entertainers during his time on the screens between the 1950s and 1960s, and saw the launch of The Benny Hill Show.

The sketch comedy, which aired on both BBC and ITV, catapulted him into global stardom, which resulted in his staggering wealth and £70 million estate, worth over £20 million today. However, after suffering both a heart attack and kidney failure within a few days, Benny was found in his armchair, having been watching TV when he died among piles of uncashed cheques and leftover food beside him. Benny had a will written in 1961 stating that his fortune would be passed on to his parents, but at the time of his death, both had died before him, and therefore, the money was divided among several nieces and nephews.

However, it has now been suggested that the comedian “wasn’t close” to his extended family, and that a second will was written, leaving his fortune to some colleagues instead.

Sue Upton, who was part of the Hill’s Angels dance troupe, claimed she was among the listed names on the second will, which she said never made it through probate.

Speaking to the MailOnline, the 70-year-old said: “Benny never saw his family, he wasn’t close to them at all. The people who he worked with for many, many years on the show we were his family.

“He used to say to me, ‘You haven’t got to worry about money, Little Sausage, you’re in my will’, and I would feel embarrassed because it’s a very cagey subject.”

Upton’s is reportedly listed on the second will alongside Benny’s long-time colleagues and friends such as Dennis Kirkland, Bob Todd, Louise English, and Henry McGee.

Kirkland, who died in 2006, aged 63, was a producer on The Benny Hill Show and was the one who found Benny’s body, two days after his death.

The 70-year-old continued: “I was told there was a piece of paper with people’s names and amounts. I was on that list, but it wouldn’t stand up in court, so that was that.”

Benny’s niece, Madeleine Sailani, 68, responded to the claims and said: “I think there’s been some confusion.”

Despite his eye-watering wealth, Benny was famously frugal, opting for cheaper grocery items, walking rather than taking taxis, and leaving behind his modest flat instead of a mansion.