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'Ultimate entertainer' Des O'Connor dies aged 88

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Entertainer Des O'Connor has died at the age of 88, his agent has confirmed.

The comedian, singer and TV host died on Saturday following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire just over a week ago.

He was known hosting his own chat show, as well as Take Your Pick and Countdown - and for his friendship with Morecambe and Wise.

In a statement his agent said he was "well loved by absolutely everybody" and "loved life".

His long-time agent and family friend Pat Lake-Smith described him as the "ultimate entertainer" and said he had been recovering from the fall before his condition had suddenly deteriorated.

She said: "He was a joy to work with - he was talented, fun, positive, enthusiastic, kind and a total professional. He loved life, and considered enthusiasm almost as important as oxygen."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54950051

This news saddened me. He's obviously well known by most Brits and whilst I can't say he was my favourite entertainer I certainly recognise and appreciate what he did for the entertainment business.

RIP Des

While I wasn't familiar with the work of Des O'Connor, You're a credit if you can make people laugh, sing and forget about life for a while.

Rest in peace.

We grew up with Des on the TV. Always came across as a lovely bloke. Very sad day for us oldies

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Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen (Post 2707251)

We grew up with Des on the TV. Always came across as a lovely bloke. Very sad day for us oldies

Aye and it was amazing how often and how many joke lines Morecambe and Wise had for him, all of which he took on the chin with a smile.

May he rest in peace