Oldham -born actor, comedian and singer, real name Robert Harper, is best known for hosting ITV's The Cannon and Ball show for nine years with with his best friend Tommy Cannon.
Ball passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on October 28 after testing positive for coronavirus.Cannon & Ball met while working in a welding factory in Oldham, and formed one of the most successful comedy acts of the 1970s and 80s.Ball went on to star in various dramas and sitcoms including Last of the Summer Wine and Heartbeat.In 2005 he took part in reality series I'm A Celebrity...
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