Eric Morecambe's son Gary fears fame and pressures of showbiz may have led to the untimely death of his father who died aged just 58.
Born John Eric Bartholomew, Morecambe formed a much-loved comedy double act with Ernie Wise on stage and television, with more than 27 million viewers watching their hilarious Christmas special in 1977.
But in a new interview his son says Eric was not “emotionally equipped” for being in the spotlight. Gary said: “Being at the top of the entertainment tree was something that never really sat well with my father.
While his goal had always been to make an honest career as an entertainer, becoming a living legend had not been on his agenda. "I don’t believe he was emotionally equipped with what goes with that
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