Does O'Connor died today

DH just told me the sad news. I liked his voice.

(I expect he will put on the LP ? soon.)

I am also sorry to hear that he has died. I keep forgetting that people like him age as we do! How old was he? I will ask Alexa.

Sorry to hear that. He did look rather frail the last time I saw him being interviewed. I always enjoyed seeing him on various programmes. I liked him on Take Your Pick. I didn’t realise he was 88.

He was great when he joined us on Gransnet for a webchat years ago. Really entered into the spirit of things and answered all the questions with his usual self deprecating humour.

I'd done a bit of research before I asked mine and discovered he'd been a support act for Buddy Holly's trip to UK. When I queried it, Des replied, 'How dare you. That was my Dad!'

RIP Des

He was 88. I liked him, he reminded me of my dad.

He was 88 Charley. What a lovely man he was. Well remember him being the stooge for Morecambe and Wise. He seemed to get along with everyone, so talented. Saw him with Jimmy Tarbuck about 4 years ago, they were very funny. Thanks for all the laughs Des, RiP.

Rip Des and deep condolences to your family and friends I liked seeing your cheeky wee smile.

Yes, sad to hear this. He seemed a genuinely nice person, and brought laughter to many.

He was a part of our youth. Nothing but good things being said about him today. RIP Des.

A thoroughly decent person, RIP Des,

Poor Des, yes it's sad news as I liked the man. He was funny and above all could laugh at himself, a rarity today. Always smiling, just a very pleasant character. RIP lovely man.

Sad news- he was my mums favourite- I vividly remember being embarrassed at buying his LP at Christmas for her as a teenager and trying not to be noticed- its a fond memory.
A friend sent me this link- it’s Des with Morecambe and Wise, Mum and Dads favourite double act. Bitter sweet memories watching it...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqn2lnx9SbI

Such sad news. A lovely man, great entertainer and brought joy to so many people. RIP, dear Des. Condolences to his family and friends.

Sad news
He will always be remembered for his self-deprecating humour; he was a great entertainer, popular and professional, bringing joy to all ages. My Mum loved his songs, too.

RIP Des

He always took it in good part when Eric Morecombe called him Desperate O'Connor.

Seemed a thoroughly nice man he was 88 so had had a long and very useful eventful life let’s rejoice in that

Thanks for the link mamma , brilliant.
RIP Des.

Everyone had a good word for Des O'Connor, as BlueBelle said a thoroughly nice man. I loved his shows with Morecambe and Wise as well.

I loved his naughty twinkle,and the way he used to collapse into giggles,another part of my childhood gone RIP Des

mamaa thank you for the link
I enjoyed seeing it again

A person I enjoyed watching on TV , never saw him live , I fi i did it would have been at seaside pier show.
His roots are in Northampton where I gather he was brought up .
Miss his performances ,
Mick