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2018-03-12 08:51:42 UTC
Just heard on this morning's breakfast that he has died aged 90.
"Sir Ken Dodd, creator of the Diddy Men and one of the most popular comedians of his time, has died aged 90.
The Liverpool legend had recently been released from hospital after six weeks of treatment for a chest infection."
Probably the last of the genuine stand up comedian who learned their business 'in the halls'
Talented, versatile (he could also put over a song which he himself had composed), ventriloquists funny without being offensive. He entertained people by engaging in pure fun. Never controversial, never offensive or seeking to embarrass.
I'll never forget my evening with Ken Dodd but he did go on a bit! when I got to meet him for 10 minutes or so. A charming fellow.
He will be sadly missed. The phrase "there will never be another like him" tends to be somewhat hackneyed and overused.
In this case it is true.
"Sir Ken Dodd, creator of the Diddy Men and one of the most popular comedians of his time, has died aged 90.
The Liverpool legend had recently been released from hospital after six weeks of treatment for a chest infection."
Probably the last of the genuine stand up comedian who learned their business 'in the halls'
Talented, versatile (he could also put over a song which he himself had composed), ventriloquists funny without being offensive. He entertained people by engaging in pure fun. Never controversial, never offensive or seeking to embarrass.
I'll never forget my evening with Ken Dodd but he did go on a bit! when I got to meet him for 10 minutes or so. A charming fellow.
He will be sadly missed. The phrase "there will never be another like him" tends to be somewhat hackneyed and overused.
In this case it is true.