Children’s entertainer Paul Chuckle said he has “lost his very best friend” after his brother and comedy partner Barry died at the age of 73.
The comedy duo’s manager confirmed the TV and theatre star, whose real name was Barry Elliott, had become unwell while filming a new TV series and his health later deteriorated.
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