Dick Swiveller
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Staple of 80's light entertainment has died at the age of 64.
[TV] Joe Longthorne RIP
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Icy Gull
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Staple of 80's light entertainment has died at the age of 64.
Never heard of him but RIP
Dick Swiveller
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All over the TV in the 80s and been packing out theatres ever since. Excellent voice and famous for vocal impressions - especially Shirley Bassey. Not a fashionable act since the 80s but still doing his thing up until he died, apparently.
Cowfold Seagull
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Staple of 80's light entertainment has died at the age of 64.
Blimey, that's scary, that will be my age very soon.
A member of the travelling community l believe, or his forebears were, so obviously a Palace fan.
R.I.P.
Dick Swiveller
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Also used by Emma's parents to impress the Royle Family as they "see a lot of him socially" in a Christmas Special. (19:20)
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5vc44e
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5vc44e
GT49er
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Seconded.
Raleigh Chopper
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I thought he was older than that he was quite a personality back in the day and quite talented.
theboybilly
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He had a good voice on him, theres no denying that. I don't think Joe Longthorne was ever in the best of health otherwise he could have been an even bigger star. Far too young
RIP Joe
W.C.
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I vaguely remembered the name when I saw he died but read his obituary and bloody hell he went through the mill the poor fella.
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Dave the OAP
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He did a cracking impression of frank sinatra
Nottseagull
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I think he had at least two major bouts, and I've just found this undated piece, which I think was from Spring of this year. Seems like some people are just much more prone to cancer than others. Will be of particularly sad news to the gay community thronging Brighton this afternoon.
NEWS UPDATE ON JOE
We are very pleased to bring you this great news on Joe this evening.
Two weeks ago, following a routine check up , his consultant found a tiny suspicious cyst in his mouth. Joe underwent a biopsy and has been waiting since then for the results.
Today he has returned for his results and the good news is that the tests have come back showing that the cyst is not cancerous and harmless and is something which can follow on from the extensive radiotherapy treatment he received for mouth cancer 4 years ago.
As you will all imagine, Joe was extremely relieved and pleased to receive the good news and wishes to express his sincere thanks once again to Mr Akhtar and his team at The Royal Preston Hospital.
Joe would also like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who have sent in their best wishes and showed their care and concern for him during this difficult couple of weeks. He is deeply appreciative of your continuing love and support. He’s now preparing for the concerts this week at Cannock,Retford, Workington and Falkirk and looks forward to seeing everyone there.
vegster
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Yes, it seems some people are much more susceptible than others.
thedonkeycentrehalf
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Same here - thought he was much older. Seem to remember him being a regular on the holiday camp circuit when I was kid.