Des O'Connor CBE - Rest In Peace

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    Des O'Connor has died peacefully in hospital, having been admitted a week ago following a fall at home.

    TV legend Des O'Connor dies aged 88 | ITV News

    He brought a lot of fun to a lot of people over the years with his gentle humour.

    RIP
     
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      I always like him as I thought him to be a very genuine personality who enjoyed Life and people.
       
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        The Des O'connor show was a must see for us.
        When he interviewed his guests he would often end up rolling around or falling off his chair.
        We would all laugh with him.
        Lovely bloke.
         
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          I liked Des, and he does go back a long way. The Des O'Connor show in the late 70's was my favourite, he introduced new comedians. Nice guy sadly missed.
           
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            Aye, he was a good sport....

             
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              One of a kind, you dont find many like him.
               
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                Wasn't he a good sport on the Morecambe and Wise show? A sweet, kind man is my impression of him.
                 
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                  Des, ......short for Desperate.:biggrin:
                   
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                    Alas. Sad loss. RIP mate. Truly he was an allrounder. He and Eric & Ern. Great acts. They will never be replaced. Sorry Ant & Dec. In my book. You don't stand a chance.
                     
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                      R.I.P. :love30:
                       
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                        Yes he was good on their shows, always liked a joke done to him.
                        They had to be a all round entertainer in those days.
                         
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                            Sorry, but I still think its funny.
                             
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                              Don't be sorry @pete - still makes me chuckle to this day. :biggrin:
                               
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