'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