Tommy cooper

It’s 30 years (15 April 1984) since the great Tommy Cooper died live on stage in front of millions. Possibly the most dramatic, yet best way for a comedian to go; keeping them laughing till t…

Thomas Frederick "Tommy" Cooper (19 March 1921 - 15 April 1984) was a very popular British prop comedian and magician from Caerphilly, Wales. Cooper was a member of The Magic Circle, and respected by traditional magicians. (Wikipedia)

The late comedian Tommy Cooper was being honoured today with a Blue Plaque at his former home in Chiswick, west London.

In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London

In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London

Chip shop owner Crad Jones discovered the image of the comedian when eating his pie and chips in his shop in Caerphilly, South Wales, which was Cooper's home town.

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Tommy Cooper - 1967. Photo by John Claridge

Tommy Cooper's daughter, Vicky Cooper, has said that an ITV drama on the comedian, which will air tomorrow, is 'all lies'. She is pictured left with her father and more recently, right.

Thomas Frederick "Tommy" Cooper (19 March 1921 - 15 April 1984) was a very popular British prop comedian and magician from Caerphilly, Wales. Cooper was a member of The Magic Circle, and respected by traditional magicians. (Wikipedia)