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Bobby Ball dies of Covid
« on: October 29, 2020, 10:37 »
Bobby Ball, one half of comedy double act Cannon & Ball, has died at the age of 76 after testing positive for COVID-19, his manager has said.

A statement on behalf of Ball's wife Yvonne, his family and his long-time comedy partner Tommy Cannon said he passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on Wednesday evening at around 9.30pm.

https://news.sky.com/story/bobby-ball-cannon-ball-star-dies-aged-76-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19-12117613
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Re: Bobby Ball dies of Covid
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2020, 12:50 »
I took my little brother to watch Cannon & Ball in a pantomime.  They were superb.  RIP Bobby. :rip:
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