3NUMBAS 1,751 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54731384 Bobby Ball, one half of the comedy double act Cannon and Ball, has died at the age of 76, his manager has confirmed. His death comes after the actor and comedian tested positive for Covid-19. Ball was one half of the comedy duo alongside his long-time friend and colleague Tommy Cannon. He also starred in several sitcoms including Not Going Out, Last of the Summer Wine, Benidorm and Heartbeat. Leading the tributes, Cannon said: "Rock on, my good friend, I can't believe this, I'm devastated." His wife Yvonne added: "I will always miss him, he was so joyful, full of fun and mischievous." 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
KannikaP 589 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Rock on Bobby. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Salerno 3,950 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) RIP Bobby Somewhat poignant ... Edited October 29, 2020 by Salerno 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pattaya Spotter 2,680 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Never heard of him. Link to post Share on other sites
roo860 7,788 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said: Never heard of him. Brits will have. Edited October 29, 2020 by roo860 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Pattaya Spotter 2,680 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 minute ago, roo860 said: You're not a Brit then? Link to post Share on other sites
Lacessit 22,799 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said: Somewhat ironic one of America's most popular comedians, Bob Hope, was actually British by birth. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Pattaya Spotter 2,680 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 16 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Somewhat ironic one of America's most popular comedians, Bob Hope, was actually British by birth. We love him anyway Link to post Share on other sites
herfiehandbag 3,812 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 27 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Somewhat ironic one of America's most popular comedians, Bob Hope, was actually British by birth. Never heard of him! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sammieuk1 20,096 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Rip Bob very sad news to hear Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post fishtank 4,020 Posted October 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Pattaya Spotter said: Never heard of him. So why bother to post? 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
KC 71 1,742 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 6 hours ago, 3NUMBAS said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54731384 Bobby Ball, one half of the comedy double act Cannon and Ball, has died at the age of 76, his manager has confirmed. His death comes after the actor and comedian tested positive for Covid-19. Ball was one half of the comedy duo alongside his long-time friend and colleague Tommy Cannon. He also starred in several sitcoms including Not Going Out, Last of the Summer Wine, Benidorm and Heartbeat. Leading the tributes, Cannon said: "Rock on, my good friend, I can't believe this, I'm devastated." His wife Yvonne added: "I will always miss him, he was so joyful, full of fun and mischievous." Sorry to hear that .R.I.P i remember seeing them at the Alhambra in Bradford on a school trip when i was 8 - They Were Funny. Link to post Share on other sites
KC 71 1,742 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 "Eee i could rip a tissue, i could crush a grape" Link to post Share on other sites
3NUMBAS 1,751 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/bobby-balls-sons-say-laughed-22929881 Bobby Ball was laughing and joking with nurses before sudden death after Covid battle Iconic comedian Bobby Ball died at the age of 76 after being diagnosed with coronavirus and his sons Darren and Rob paid tribute on Good Morning Britain, revealing he had been suffering from COPD Link to post Share on other sites
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