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| Born | February 3, 1945 |
| Hometown | Grangetown, North Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Spouse | Sandra Pallent (m 1988 - present) , Helen Coulson (m 2001 - present) , Judith Armstrong (m 1967 - 1969) |
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Chubby Back on Tour!
- Legendary comedian Roy Chubby Brown has been used to a life on tour for as long as he can remember, making his thousands of fans laugh at venues all over the UK and abroad. However, he had to call an abrupt end to his tours and cancel numerous dates Roy had developed severe pain in his right hip as a result of osteoarthritis.
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What the British public really think about ‘controversial’ stand-up comedy
On Jimmy Carr’s recent Netflix comedy special, His Dark Material, he made a highly unsavoury joke that threw the media into a tailspin. Referring to the Holocaust, Carr said: “They never mention the thousands of gypsies that were killed by the Nazis... No one ever wants to talk about the positives.” There have since been complaints from all sides, including exhortations to apologise, placard-waving protests at his shows, and high-level interventions. Sajid Javid, the Health Secretary, branded th
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Council leader asked if other comics will face ‘purge’ like Chubby Brown
Brown himself took to social media to deplore the decision saying he had performed at the City Hall for more than 30 years.
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Roy 'Chubby' Brown blames snowflakes for cancellation of Sheffield show
Thousands have signed a petition to allow Roy Chubby Brown to perform at Sheffield City Hall, after bosses decided to pull his show.
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Fit Checks and the City
As the lionised HBO show is set to revisit Carrie Bradshaw and co, 'Sex and the City' was always about good dates, good sex and good clothes – for guys, too
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Comedian Roy Chubby Brown slams council for cancelling gig
Brown's manager apologised to his fans who had bought tickets.
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Barry Chuckle funeral: Fans pay tribute to TV comedian at service in Rotherham
Chuckle Brothers fans lined the streets in the Yorkshire town to pay their respects to the 73-year-old, whose real name was Barry Elliott. Paul Chuckle carried the coffin of his brother as family and friends gathered for the funeral of the celebrated entertainer at Rotherham United football club. Roy Chubby Brown, Vicki Michelle, Linda Nolan, Bernard Clifton and Tommy Cannon were among the veteran performers invited to a private service held inside New York Stadium – home to the late comedian’
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Barry Chuckle funeral: Fans and stars attend service at stadium
Paul Chuckle carried his brother Barry's coffin as close friends and family attended the funeral of the veteran entertainer. The 73-year-old, whose real name was Barry Elliott, died on 5 August after a career performing as the Chuckle Brothers alongside his brother Paul Elliott. Celebrities, friends and family attended the service at the New York Stadium in the brothers' home town of Rotherham - home of Rotherham United Football Club where Barry and Paul were honorary life presidents.
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'Goodbye from me to you': Stars and fans line Rotherham streets for Barry Chuckle's funeral
Famous faces and fans turn out in droves to pay their last respects to the late Barry Chuckle.
- EntertainmentEvening Standard
Barry Chuckle funeral: Brother Paul Chuckle carries brother’s coffin in as TV and comedy stars gather to say goodbye
A host of television and comedy stars have gathered in Rotherham to pay their respects and say goodbye to Barry Chuckle at his funeral. Brother Paul, real name Paul Elliot, invited fans to join in a public tribute to the entertainer as he carried Barry’s coffin inside of the service on Friday afternoon. Crowds gathered outside of the New York Stadium in Rotherham for the funeral, with many fans wearing Rotherham United strips.
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Hundreds attend Liverpool funeral for comedian Sir Ken Dodd
A funeral has been held for the comedian Sir Ken Dodd, who died recently at the age of 90. Applause rang out as the horse-drawn carriage that bore his wooden casket arrived at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral. The carriage was topped with a bouquet of yellow sunflowers, while a tribute to one of Sir Ken's trademark Diddymen was alongside the coffin.
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