RIP To Those Departed

[Ratscoot]

Just been announced Des O’Connor has passed away at the age of 88 really sad news

[gessa]

Always thought Des seemed a nice genuine fella.

RIP

[1964white]

One of the nicest people in showbusiness, always enjoyed Des's shows over the decades

RIP Des


Des O'Connor's agent said in a statement: "It is with great sorrow that I confirm that Des O'Connor passed away yesterday

"He had been admitted to hospital just over a week ago, following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire. He was recovering well and had been in great spirits, visited by his family - in accordance with hospital lockdown regulations - and looking forward to going home.


"Unfortunately yesterday evening his condition suddenly deteriorated and he drifted peacefully away in his sleep.

"Des, who was 88, was so well loved by absolutely everyone. He was a joy to work with - he was talented, fun, positive, enthusiastic, kind and a total professional.

"He loved life, and considered enthusiasm almost as important as oxygen. He adored his family - they were everything to him."

He is survived by his wife Jodie, their son Adam and his four daughters, Karin, TJ, Samantha and Kristina.

The agent added: "Jodie's world is shattered, she and Adam and Des's daughters are hurting more than you could possibly imagine.

"Des was the ultimate entertainer. He loved being on stage - entertaining a live audience. He always said the sound of laughter was like the sound of heavenly music.

"He had a fabulous international TV career, presenting his own prime-time TV shows for over 45 years. On stage he starred at almost every leading venue throughout the world."

[1964white]

Did you know Des had a brief stint playing football for Northampton Town?

[1964white]

One of Des's more recent shows with Melanie Sykes was a delight

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[1964white]

So many of the nations loved stars/celebrities passed away in the last month

All so very sad especially for their loved ones they leave behind

[paddy parrott]

Loved Ol' Des o' Connor RIP .
Always seemed a warm ,and friendly human being with a charming grin and great wit too.
Mighty good crooner too!

[Chilli D]

RIP Des.
Old school performer and entertainer who presented shows on TV for 45 years.

[Smudge3920]

RIP Des... such a genuine human being, got to know him quite well in the 60'/ 70's my Uncle and him worked a lot together particularly summer seasons, in Blackpool, Scarborough etc etc ...Always remembered my Grandma's and mam's birthdays....

[1964white]

RIP Des... such a genuine human being, got to know him quite well in the 60'/ 70's my Uncle and him worked a lot together particularly summer seasons, in Blackpool, Scarborough etc etc ...Always remembered my Grandma's and mam's birthdays....

Nice tales of the man Des was Smudge

[Ratscoot]

Another hero gone one of the best ever England Keepers Ray Clemence RIP

[Muppet the Cat]

From an era of great English keepers.

RIP Ray

.....are you standing in for the Grim Reaper today Rat ??

[gessa]

Great keeper.

RIP Ray

[1964white]

Top keeper for Liverpool, Spurs & England

RIP Ray

[paddy parrott]

RIP , Ray Clemence terrific Goalie one of the best. Not probably quite as good as Jennings, or Shilton but proven England Goalkeeper sadly gone.

[Chilli D]

RIP Ray Clemence.
He would surely have had more England caps but had the misfortune of being around at the same time as Peter Shilton

[Irish Ian]

I preferred him over Shilton.

Another sad loss in this most awful of years

[1964white]

Former football agent Eric Hall, famed for his "monster monster" catchphrase, has died at the age of 73.

RIP

[Irish Ian]

Coming thick and fast now it feels.

Diego Maradona dies of heart failure

[1964white]

The hand of God

60yo is no age

RIP

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