'Ultimate entertainer' Des O'Connor dies aged 88

Jimbuna · 11-15-20, 06:30 AM

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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

Commander Wallace · 11-15-20, 11:14 AM

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.

Eichhörnchen · 11-15-20, 01:42 PM

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

Jimbuna · 11-15-20, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

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.

eddie · 11-15-20, 03:51 PM

May he rest in peace

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,372 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	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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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	May he rest in peace __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	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.