Comedy legend Sir Ken Dodd dies aged 90
Sir Ken Dodd, the iconic British comedian who ruled the Sixties comedy scene, has died aged 90, his publicist confirmed today.
Recent health battle ends
The beloved jokester had just been discharged from hospital after six tough weeks battling a chest infection. In a poignant final act, Sir Ken married Anne Jones, his partner of 40 years, last Friday at their family home — the very house where he grew up.
Merseyside’s finest entertainer
Dodd was the highest-paid comedian of the Sixties and, alongside The Beatles, helped put Merseyside on the global map. Fans knew him for his marathon stand-up shows, cheeky Diddy Men, and his famous tickling stick.
Sir Ken Dodd’s legacy as a comedy great and local hero will never be forgotten.
