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29-12-2003, 07:01 AM
Breaking news from the BBC News site (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/3353445.stm)
Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies
Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said.
He had been battling prostate cancer for more than two years.
In March, when accepting a lifetime achievement award from the Television and Radio Industries Club, he said he was "very lucky" with his treatment.
It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working.
Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies
Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said.
He had been battling prostate cancer for more than two years.
In March, when accepting a lifetime achievement award from the Television and Radio Industries Club, he said he was "very lucky" with his treatment.
It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working.