'Ultimate entertainer' Des O'Connor dies aged 88

 

O'Connor was made a CBE in the 2008 Birthday Honours//PA MEDIA

 

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 for 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".

 

Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54950051

 

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A fixture on TV in my formative years (with only one TV and two channels I got little choice) along with the constant ribbing he received from Eric and Ernie.

 

RIP Des, you gave pleasure to millions.

 

"Is this the one where he sings the right notes"

 

 

24 minutes ago, Crossy said:

A fixture on TV in my formative years (with only one TV and two channels I got little choice) along with the constant ribbing he received from Eric and Ernie.

 

RIP Des, you gave pleasure to millions.

 

"Is this the one where he sings the right notes"

 

 

It's just too early in the morning to be crying with laughter watching that clip.

Classic comedy when the 3 of them got together. A sad loss to entertainment.