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arista
15-12-2021, 10:43 AM
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10312283/Jethro-dies-aged-73-Covid-year-hanging-microphone-50-year-stand-career.html




[Jethro, real name Geoffrey Rowe, died yesterday from Covid,
management said
Comic was fully vaccinated and had his booster jab
before contracting virus
Last year, 73-year-old announced
he was retiring from stand-up after 50 years
Cornish comedian shot to fame in 1980s
and appeared on Des O'Connor show]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/15/09/51818241-0-image-m-20_1639561182173.jpg

Cherie
15-12-2021, 11:09 AM
I will be honest and say I have never heard of him

Sad that covid got him despite his best efforts

Crimson Dynamo
15-12-2021, 11:10 AM
Aww rip - yes he was a low-key comedy legend

arista
15-12-2021, 11:11 AM
I will be honest and say I have never heard of him

Sad that covid got him despite his best efforts


Based in Cornwall

smudgie
15-12-2021, 12:06 PM
I can remember watching Jethro.
R.I.P.

thesheriff443
15-12-2021, 01:46 PM
Sad news rest in peace big man

Mystic Mock
15-12-2021, 04:23 PM
RIP

LaLaLand
15-12-2021, 05:37 PM
My Nan and Great Aunt’s favourite. RIP Jethro.

arista
16-12-2021, 12:55 PM
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