FREDDIE ROSS HANCOCK, aged 92
A publicist and agent to the stars, she fell in love with a famous comedian. A turbulent and violent relationship followed – until a tragic death ended it all.
JOAN BARTHOLOMEW, aged 97
Singer, dancer and beauty queen, she met and married comedian Eric Morecambe. She was his devoted partner, giving him tremendous support and was a widow for many years.
PC CARL WALKER GC, aged 88
A police constable in Blackpool. he made a heroic effort to stop an armed robbery in a jeweller’s shop, and was shot – receiving serious injuries. Another officer was killed, sparking one of the UK’s biggest manhunts.
MARK RAFFLES, aged 100
From ARP warden to ENSA magician, he entertained troops in WW2. He then became a TV and variety star and was the world’s oldest active magician.
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