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R.I.P. Eric Sykes

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GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 4 Jul 2012 11:30

His death has just been announced at the age of 89.

I remember seeing him in a show at the Thorndike Theatre many years ago.

Probably better remembered for starring with Hattie Jacques and the Goon Show on Radio.

Thanks for the laughs Eric

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Barbra

Barbra Report 4 Jul 2012 11:35

Just seen it he was a genious loved him with Hattie in TVprogamme Sykes Rip Barbra x

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Mauatthecoast

Mauatthecoast Report 4 Jul 2012 11:36

ah yes just heard of this on BBC news very sad.

Eric was a very funny man and admired by other comedians. I loved his shows and also saw him onstage many years ago with Jimmy Edwards in 'Big Bad Mouse'....

RIP Eric

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AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 4 Jul 2012 11:48

Very sad, all the old ones are leaving us. Still a good age, 89. A very funny man who overcame hearing problems to bring us much laughter. Always loved him with Hattie Jaques, an equally funny lady. RIP Eric

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AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 4 Jul 2012 11:48

one of the all time greats and moreso because he was profoundly deaf - great laughs - remember him in "Those magnificent men in their flying machines" with Terry Thomas - hysterical

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GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 4 Jul 2012 12:05

Amazing as Wikipedia have already updated their info on Eric to show his death

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DazedConfused

DazedConfused Report 4 Jul 2012 12:16

How sad, Eric Sykes was one of our comedy greats.

He always reminded me of my late father.

Will be sadly missed.

A truly lovely man.

In the last few weeks we have lost 2 of our Greats in Eric Sykes and Victor Spinetti.

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~`*`Jude`*`~

~`*`Jude`*`~ Report 4 Jul 2012 12:33

He was great was'nt he, and will be sadly missed!!

RIP

jude x

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Cynthia

Cynthia Report 4 Jul 2012 13:00

Hadn't heard that sad news :-(


They just don't make 'em like that anymore do they? :-(


A real comedian in the true meaning of the word.


Cx

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Merlin

Merlin Report 4 Jul 2012 13:44

He was pretty good on the old Washboard in skiffle groups as good as Deryk Guyler, and the film he made "The Plank" was brilliant. RIP Eric, thanks for the laughs.**M**

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SheilaSomerset

SheilaSomerset Report 4 Jul 2012 14:09

He had great timing and was a very talented man.

RIP Eric x

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~~ Jules in Wiltshire~~ Report 4 Jul 2012 18:19

I really liked Eric, I met him in the 1980's in a barbers shop in the Lanes in Brighton....I asked for his autograph but couldn't find any paper so he siged a tissue!!!!

RIP Eric x

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eRRolSheep

eRRolSheep Report 4 Jul 2012 18:28

A fantastically talented man although I don't think he was in the Goon Show - just an occasional writer, a talent people forget - he wrote so much and was a master

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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 6 Jul 2012 07:10

Just imagine the get togethers in that other place, with all the talented people we have lost.

Eric, Rest in Peace, you brought laughter to so many people.

Lizx