Legendary entertainer Des O’Connor has passed away – 15 of the many touching tributes

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RIP Des O’Connor; a face that always suggested an optimistic outcome, no matter how bad the weather might be.

— Ian McMillan (@IMcMillan) November 15, 2020

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Always loved Des O'Connor. Cheerful and kind man. RIP Des.

— Julian Clary (@JulianClary) November 15, 2020

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Always loved Des O’Connor. He exuded a warmth it’s impossible to fake, and was never afraid to laugh at himself.

RIP, you daft, lovely bastard.

— 🏳️‍🌈 Max 🏳️‍🌈 (@SpillerOfTea) November 15, 2020

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Gorgeous memories of singing ‘Something Stupid’ with Des O’Connor. Thanks for the memories you lovely man❤️ pic.twitter.com/qIWtAf8tKR

— Kim Wilde (@kimwilde) November 15, 2020

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Sad news another great talent and friend has died Des O’Connor . He died peacefully in his sleep. He’d had a fall at home a few weeks back. This photo was taken at dinner in Lone Star Barbados 🇧🇧. He was great company. Always loved him on his chat show and a great singer pic.twitter.com/9MbuURvC9K

— Pete Price (@PeteCityPrice) November 15, 2020

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So sad to hear of Des O'Connor's passing ….I expect Eric Morecambe is up there to welcome him !!….I played on quite a few of Des's records and even got paid for some of them…a lovely man . A true gentleman.

— Rick Wakeman (@GrumpyOldRick) November 15, 2020

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RIP Des O’Connor, 88.
A wondrously talented, warm, funny, charming man. Truly one of the nicest people in showbiz.
What very sad news.
Thanks for all the fun, Des. pic.twitter.com/wMQX5nC8c1

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 15, 2020

Pete Lack shared a touching photo.

RIP Des O’Connor. Hope the three of them have a good laugh together. pic.twitter.com/v4U5ptInQK

— Pete Lack (@pete23980) November 15, 2020

While reporter Piers Hopkirk found this typical example of the friendly banter between Des and Eric Morecambe.

On a sad day a reminder of classic Eric Morecambe/Des O’Connor banter: pic.twitter.com/05Rkb8imhB

— Piers Hopkirk (@piershopkirk) November 15, 2020

It seems only fitting to end with this montage of classic Morecambe and Wise versus Des moments.

R.I.P.

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