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Tom O'Connor has died aged 81, it has been announced, the comedian leaving behind a great legacy on the small screen.
O'Connor's cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
Born in Lancashire, he originally trained as a mathematics and music teacher, but his love for comedy soon took over.
He would spend his evenings entertaining crowds in working men’s clubs, performing comedy routines and honing his craft.
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