Chuckle Brothers star Barry dies at 73

Barry Chuckle, one half of the comedy duo the Chuckle Brothers, has died aged 73 after a short period of ill health.

The entertainer, whose real name was Barry Elliott, starred in ChuckleVision with his brother Paul on the BBC between 1987 and 2009.

Paul said: "I've not just lost my brother, I've lost my theatrical partner of many, many years and my very best friend."

Fans have paid tribute on Twitter, with many thanking him "for the laughs".

Chuckle Brothers star Barry dies at 73



"To me, to you"

R.I.P Barry Chuckle.

a reply to: andy06shake

I did wonder if they are gonna do that to me, to you thing with the pall bearers.

RIP to a very funny man.
Loads of people will miss him.

a reply to: SprocketUK

I hope they do, it's what I think he would have wanted.

a reply to: nonspecific

Yes, it would be class in a glass if they did.

Gutted .
First Bowie then the best chuckle brother.