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Des O'Connor

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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 16 Nov 2020 01:43



Sad that another star has gone. Apparently he was still touring with Jimmy Tarbuck 3 years ago!

He certainly made his mark on the entertainment world and in an inoffensive way too.

Sad for his son and all his family and friends.

Rest in peace, Des


Lizx

Barbra

Barbra Report 15 Nov 2020 13:53

Bless him a great versatile entertainer loved his smile RIP <3

Researching:
Tipperary. Derby .Moray. ST. Helens. Bladen /.My Eldest Son /

MotownGal

MotownGal Report 15 Nov 2020 13:11

Ah yes, lovely Des.

I remember him telling a long joke about two beans getting married. One arrived late, he came tearing into the church, he was a runner bean............

Carol Vordaman gave a very nice interview this morning about when she worked with him.

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JemimaFawr

JemimaFawr Report 15 Nov 2020 12:07

I absolutely loved Des O'Connor.

As Belle said, he always had a twinkle in his eye. He never took himself seriously which was why Eric and Ernie could use him continually as the butt of their jokes. He often joined their skits :-D And such an infectious giggle too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqn2lnx9SbI


A partnership, which would seem not to work on paper, but was really enjoyable and often hilarious to watch- Today With Des and Mel (Melanie Sykes) 2002

... and despite all the teasing, I really enjoyed his singing :-D
Except one of his hit records WAS a little silly ;-)
DICK A DUM DUM :-D :-D :-D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Acczb4mBlc

YOU WILL BE MISSED DES <3

Bobtanian

Bobtanian Report 15 Nov 2020 11:41

yes Elizabeth , dem fokkers and messershmitz..


'bye Des you made us laugh, with your humour....,

Researching:
me and my darling wife at our wedding in 1960

Linda

Linda Report 15 Nov 2020 11:02

Sad to hear of the passing of Des O'Connor part of my younger years growing up watching him on tv.


RIP DES <3

Researching:
Wells Ealing and E/W Ilsley Webbs H/Wycombe Lambourns E/Ilsley Deacons E/Ilsley Cannings Derry

Elizabethofseasons

Elizabethofseasons Report 15 Nov 2020 10:23

Dear Ann and London Belle

Good morning to you both.

I don't know what it is but it always seem to be on a Sunday that bad news comes.

I remember learning of the passing of Diana, Princess of Wales, Paula Yates,
Sir Terry Wogan and now Mr Des O'Connor.

Oh dear. I loved his shows. He was never nosey and the stars who were guests on his show read like a who's who of the entertainment world.

Does anyone remember the Stan Boardman interview!
Now, Des got into a lot of trouble over that.

Rest in peace, Mr O'Connor.

With respect and love
Elizabeth, EOS
xx

LondonBelle

LondonBelle Report 15 Nov 2020 09:52

Your twinkle eyed smile will be missed, Des....RIP <3

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Go on, make my day!

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 15 Nov 2020 09:49

Des died in his sleep a week after he was admitted to hospital after a fall. he was 88 R.I.P Des you gave us many laughs.

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Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin