Bobby Ball: Last News

IT’S Britain’s second longest-running sitcom, still reeling in millions of viewers as work begins on its thirteenth series. But creator Lee Mack has revealed that the future of Not Going Out is in doubt.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterComedy legend Tommy Cannon is set to make a comeback as a solo act.The funnyman, 83, will be going on the road with a new show this autumn, a year after losing his comedy partner Bobby Ball.Laugh Me A Laugh will see him perform for fans in cities including Lincoln, Southampton and Leeds.Tommy will be doing a new stand-up routine, performing songs and answering questions from the audience.And he’ll be paying tribute to best pal Bobby, who died last October after being diagnosed with coronavirus.Tommy will be joined on the 23-date tour by fellow comics Stu Francis and Johnnie Casson.A show source said: “It is great news that Tommy has decided to continue entertaining

A football fan once dubbed Britain's fattest man who weighed 65 stone has died.

Note: The following article contains discussion of themes including suicide that some readers may find upsetting. The Royal Variety Performance viewers were left disappointed last night (December 8) when the special failed to include Caroline Flack in its In Memoriam montage.

The Mirror reports.Sidekick Tommy Cannon looked visibly upset as he walked into the funeral home alongside his wife.Bobby's widow Yvonne - wearing a face mask and dressed in black - could be seen with her head down as she made her way into the church.The funeral attendees wore red braces to the memorial service in a nod to the outfit he wore onstage.They could be heard shouting his catch-phrase "Rock on, Tommy" as they waited for his coffin to arrive at the church.They celebrated his life and the joy he brought to people.The funeral cortege started at East Beach at 1pm and continued along Central Beach with a brief pause at Lowther Gardens.It then went along West Beach and onto Clifton Drive and Inner Promenade before heading towards

Bobby Ball, 76, died back on October 28 and today his friends and family joined together to say their final farewell.The comedian died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital following breathing difficulties due to battling coronavirus.

TOMMY Cannon today said "rock on, my good friend" after his Cannon & Ball partner Bobby Ball died from coronavirus aged 76. Bobby's manager this morning revealed the star passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital last night.

Tommy Cannon couldn't hide his emotion when talking about the loss of Bobby Ball on Friday's This Morning. The comedian, 82, struggled to hold back tears as he opened up on mourning his friend and comedy partner with hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford.

LEE Mack has shared an emotional tribute to 'comedy hero' Bobby Ball after the star sadly passed away from coronavirus aged 76. The 52-year-old comedian revealed he was "utterly shocked" by the news after filming with Bobby just a few weeks ago.

Michelle Hardwick, 44, shared an emotional post dedicated to comedian and close friend Bobby Ball after he died following coronavirus complications.The Emmerdale star shared a sweet snap of her and the Cannon and Ball favourite dancing at her wedding party last year, as she admitted to feeling “lucky” to have known him.Bobby was famous for being one half of the comedy duo with Tommy Cannon.He had also appeared on reality show I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! back in 2005.Michelle shared: “This picture from our wedding party last year sums up our friendship beautifully.“I’m going to miss our laughs you funny man and I feel lucky to have had you in my life.

BOBBY Ball, one half of the comedy double act Cannon & Ball, has died aged 76 after testing positive for coronavirus. His manager today revealed the star passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital last night.