[New post] Comedian Tom O’Connor dies at the age of 81
olumorocktv posted: " The legendary comedian Tom O'Connor has died at the age of81, according to reports. His agent confirmed to PA that the artist, known for showing many popular game shows including Crosswits and Name That Tune, died on Sunday morning.. O'Connor began"
The legendary comedian Tom O'Connor has died at the age of81, according to reports.
His agent confirmed to PA that the artist, known for showing many popular game shows including Crosswits and Name That Tune, died on Sunday morning..
O'Connor began his comedy career in working men's clubs before moving on to television, where he appeared on shows such as The Comedians and Opportunity Knocks.
He then went on to establish himself as a household name through the 70s and 80s including in Pick Pockets and The Zodiac Game
O'Connor, who hailed from Bootle, Merseyside, hosted Name That Tune from 1976 until 1983.
ater in his career, the funnyman continued to appear on television, starring in BBC soap Doctors in the early 2000s and the celebrity edition of Come Dine With Me in 2010.
O'Connor fronted game shows such as Crosswits and Name That Tune (Picture: REX/Shutterstock)Tributes have poured in for the beloved TV star (Picture: REX/Shutterstock)
In 2011 he also appeared on the Pointless Celebrities quiz show with his daughter-in-law Denise Lewis, who is a former Olympic athlete.
Tributes have begun to pour in for the comedian, with Piers Morgan tweeting: 'RIP Tom O'Connor, 81. Comedian, TV game show host, Liverpool legend & a very funny man. Sad news. Thanks for all the laughs, Tom.'
BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker tweeted: 'How sad. I had the pleasure of meeting Tom O'Connor and he was kind, funny and a true gent.
'I loved watching him on telly – Crosswits was great. My sympathies are with his family and friends.'
Former EastEnders actor Stuart Anthony also paid tribute and wrote in a Twitter post: 'Very sad to hear that Tom O'Connor has passed away. He was a lovely man with some great stories.
'My thoughts are with his family.'
Liverpool City Council also posted a tribute to O'Connor on its Twitter page, which said: 'Sad news breaking about the death of veteran Liverpool comedian Tom O'Connor.
'Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Thanks for the laughs, Tom.'
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