Des O`Connor

[Smudger]

Sadly Des has passed away. Des was brilliant in every aspect. He could be funny in a naughty way without upsetting anyone, & despite what Morecambe & Wise said he wasn`t a bad singer. A lovely guy.

 

[Morturn]

I understand he started out as a Red Coat at Butlins. My mom loved him. He came and opened a shop on Erdington High Street in the late 60’s. Was it Taylors or Owen and Owen? Mom got his auto graph.

 

[Astoness]

RIP des a great entertainer

 

[lmr3103]

Sorry to hear about Des...like Cilla Black, Val Doonican, and many others, they seem part of our past somehow.
Lynn.

 

[A Sparks]

Some interesting information on Des here, I didn't know he had a Midlands connection, his family moved from East London to Northampton during WW2

Des O'Connor: From Butlin's to chat show king

O'Connor - who has died aged 88 - was an ever-present face on UK television and a music chart star.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Smudger]

When Buddy Holly toured England in`58, at the end of the tour he gave Des one of his guitars. I don`t know if Des hung onto to it but it would be worth a small fortune today.

 

[Astoness]

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