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Famous comedian Tom O'Connor dies

Famous comedian Tom O'Connor dies

English comedian Tom O'Connor has passed away at the age of 81. O'Connor was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 14 years ago. He died today in hospital.

Famous comedian Tom O'Connor dies

Prior to his showbiz career, O'Connor was a professor of mathematics and music, and once said that the only way he could get to his students was by jokingly saying , "It worked once, it was fun, and so on. the comedy actually started. "

Famous comedian Tom O'Connor dies

He taught during the day and performed at nightclubs at night. Soon came The Comedians, an ITV show from the 1970s that spawned comedy stars including Frank Carson, Stan Boardman, and Jim Bowen.

Famous comedian Tom O'Connor dies

Other shows he has performed include "I Got Got a Secret", "The Zodiac Show" and "Gambit and Pick Pockets".

Famous comedian Tom O'Connor dies

Tom O'Connor has four children.

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