Des O Connor dies
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rockyfowler
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Des O Connor dies
Sad news today will be really missed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54950051
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Re: Des O Connor dies
He was my Black Country grandparents' favourite entertainer and, despite them never going to the theatre or being interested in music, they always went to see him in panto at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
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rockyfowler
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Re: Des O Connor dies
He always made us smile with his run ins with Morecambe and Wise, I loved it- so funny all good natured 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqn2lnx9SbI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqn2lnx9SbI“As I learned from growing up, you don’t mess with your grandmother.” — Prince William
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Re: Des O Connor dies
Sad news. He sold more than 16 million records of which i bought a couple and he was part of the Bill when Buddy Holly and The Crickets toured the UK in 1958.
RIP Des O'Connor God bless.
RIP Des O'Connor God bless.