DES O'Connor brought laughter and smiles to the faces of millions of viewers as he enjoyed six decades in the world of entertainment.
The TV legend died "peacefully" in his sleep at the age of 88 - and Eamonn Holmes put it best when he said: "They don't make them like Des anymore." The veteran entertainer could do it all - sing, dance, make an audience laugh and be at ease in front of the camera as he hosted top shows.
He made a name for himself on both sides of the Atlantic and became best known in the UK as a chat show host and as presenter of Channel 4's Countdown.
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