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[Misc] Bobby Ball has died after testing positive for Covid-19
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junior
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So he hasn't died of Covid-19?
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Most people who die "of Covid-19" die from underlying issues triggered by the disease.
I doubt there's been a post-mortem yet.
Normal Rob
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Whatever took him is irrelevant. RIP Bobby.
dolphins
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Sad news. Was never a massive fan of Cannon & Ball back in the day, but thought he'd really found his feet with his excellent role as Lee's dad in Not Going Out.
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BUTTERBALL
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One of the great 80's entertainers before alternative comedy became the norm. RIP Bobby.
This is so sad.
The 5Live Drivetime show had Cannon and Ball on at least twice over recent months that I heard, to talk about their wonderful "Together We'll Be OK" song as it was such an upbeat tune during the gloomy days experienced earlier this year.
The BBC even arranged for the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra to record it remotely in lockdown. You can listen to that here: https://fb.watch/1qkjW7S98w/
Here's the wonderful original:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC4XclAxR7g
The 5Live Drivetime show had Cannon and Ball on at least twice over recent months that I heard, to talk about their wonderful "Together We'll Be OK" song as it was such an upbeat tune during the gloomy days experienced earlier this year.
The BBC even arranged for the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra to record it remotely in lockdown. You can listen to that here: https://fb.watch/1qkjW7S98w/
Here's the wonderful original:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC4XclAxR7g
Dick Swiveller
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- Sep 9, 2011
- 9,159
Eddie Large, Tim Brooke Taylor and Bobby Ball. All gentle comedians and all taken by this pernicious disease. RIP
Ball was admitted for tests due to breathing problems.
"At first it was thought to be a chest infection but a test proved positive for Covid-19," he said in a statement.
Birdie Boy
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- Jun 17, 2011
- 4,108
Loved Canon and Ball and not going out.
RIP.
RIP.
Rock in peace Bobby
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I heard that show. Very uplifting at the time.
Hope producers can add their vocal to the orchestral version.
sydney
tinky ****in winky
what a shit year
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
Waxing chumps like candles since ‘75
- Oct 4, 2003
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Loved Cannon and Ball in my younger days, very silly comedy but incredibly enjoyable. There was a great clip I saw a while back of Bobby struggling to get through a sketch as he kept laughing, wish I could find it now as it showed what a fantastic pairing they were working off each other. Bobby was great in Not Going Out and Mount Pleasant even though he was essentially playing the same character in both. They were due to do a short run before Xmas in Lytham St Annes after their pantomime bookings were cancelled this year.
RIP.
RIP.
Grombleton
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- Dec 31, 2011
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I think that's the biggest understatement I've ever seen on this forum. There's no end to it.
SeagullDubai
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- May 13, 2016
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