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Old 15-11-2020, 08:31 AM #1
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Default Des O'Connor has died.
Des O'Connor has passed away aged 88.

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Entertainer Des O'Connor has died aged 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 over a week ago.

He was known hosting Take Your Pick as well as Countdown and for his friendship with Morecambe and Wise.
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Aw no. RIP legend.
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Aw no i like Des, i thought he was already dead though RIP to him
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Des from des and mel?
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Aw no i like Des, i thought he was already dead though RIP to him


Same ... you just assume the worst when you don’t hear from people for ages

Didn’t he get married and father a child at 75 or something ?

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Very sad news. Des was a hugely popular entertainer/singer in the 70s 80s and 90s. He was probably best known for his role in the Morecambe and Wise shows. Absolute legend.

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Same ... you just assume the worst when you don’t hear from people for ages

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awww how sad, didn't he have children very late in life? they must not be older than 18 yet.
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R.I.P.

Watched a good bit of old stuff of his, good all round entertainer.
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Des O’Connor Television Shows

1963 and 1971 The Des O’Connor Show
1974 and 1976 Des O’Connor Entertains
1977 and 2002 Des O’Connor Tonight
1992 to 1998 Take Your Pick.
1995 and 1997 Royal Variety Performance
20 January 2001 An Audience with Des O’Connor
2002 to 2006 Today with Des and Mel
2007 to 2008 Countdown
Guest Appearances

4 May 2012 Would I Lie to You?
3 December 2012 Royal Variety Performance
20 December 2012 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
21 December 2013 The Chase.
11 October 2014 Through the Keyhole.
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Yes, very sad. But he hasn't looked right for a few years now.

Last few times I've seen him on TV he's looked shaky and frail. No surprise to learn he has died, even though it was after a fall. Unsteady on his feet, I guess.

Sad also, we've seen so many entertainers die this year. RIP, Des.
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Yes, very sad. But he hasn't looked right for a few years now.

Last few times I've seen him on TV he's looked shaky and frail. No surprise to learn he has died, even though it was after a fall. Unsteady on his feet, I guess.

Sad also, we've seen so many entertainers die this year. RIP, Des.


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