(Apr 3, 2014) read more news. A little more than a week ago O'Connor was taken to hospital after a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire. "He was a joy to work with - he was talented, fun, positive, enthusiastic, kind and a total professional. "Des, who was 88, was so well loved by absolutely everyone. Sadly, when she arrived at the hospital, OConnor had already died. I do get concerned that one day hell realise his dad is older than the other fathers, but I cant do anything about that. Personal Quotes (2) The comedian, singer and TV host died on Saturday following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire just over a week ago. Des O'Connor obituary: TV's singing, self - The Irish Times Fans and friends of ultimate entertainer Des O'Connor have been paying tribute to the star who has died at the age of 88. [citation needed]. He loved being on stage entertaining a live audience. Legendary entertainer Des O'Connor died in his sleep on Saturday 14 November 2020, after a glittering career in television spanning six decades. David Sillito looks back at Des O'Connor's career. What the audience didn't realise was that many of the gags were written by O'Connor himself, who had been great friends with the duo since their early days in show business. She told BBC News: "I grew up throughout the Des O'Connor years, when he was on the television all the time, on Des O'Connor Tonight and the Morecambe and Wise shows. "Up to 20 million people would sit around the television and watch and laugh, and I mean laugh until they cried. He had even toured with Buddy Holly in 1958 and would work with other major music stars like Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Liberace, and even the Beatles. Our album Loving Feeling sold well and made the charts and I feel privileged and proud to have worked on it with Des. Earlier this year his daughter Kristina, 32, visited Des through a window at his home where he was isolating to protect himself from coronavirus. Desmond Bernard Des O'Connor, CBE (born 12 January 1932) was an English comedian, broadcaster and singer. We have a lot of fun together. R.I.P.. Anthony France. The telly legend ruled the small screen for decades and is best remembered as the former host of Countdown. OConnors widow Jodie Brooke Wilson has now revealed that her husband had been diagnosed with Parkinsons three years ago, and is sure that his fall one of many was a symptom of the disease. His agent revealed he died in hospital yesterday a week after suffering a fall at home. The comedian, singer and TV host died on Saturday following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire just over a week ago. The telly legend died yesterday aged 88 a week after suffering a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire. He is also survived by his son Adam and his four daughters, Karin, TJ, Samantha and Kristina. 'Ultimate entertainer' Des O'Connor dies aged 88 - BBC News Self: Des O'Connor the Ultimate Entertainer. Des O'Connor's heartbreaking last pictures with daughter Kristina He adored his family they were everything to him. Jodie Brooke Wilson is Des OConnors fourth wife, marrying in September of 2007 after 17 years of being together. Des pictured with wife Jodie and their son, Adam In 2007, he married long-term girlfriend Jodie Brooke Wilson, who was 37 years his junior and gave birth to their son Adam when Des was. She said in a . The veteran entertainer enjoyed six decades in the world of entertainment, and made a name for himself on both sides of the Atlantic. "I grew up throughout the Dennis O'Connor years, when he was on the television all the time, on Des O'Connor Tonight and the Morecambe and Wise shows," she tells BBC. A lovely man., RIP Des OConnor. It was a very gradual thing. He also recorded a whopping 36 albums as a singer - five of which reached the UK Top 40. She wrote on Instagram: "He had talent in every fibre of his being and was stubborn as a mule. Photo: PA. Obituary: Des O'Connor | Independent.ie (Feb 6, 2020) Photo Flash: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Celebrates West End Opening at Savoy Theatre. He was the son of Maude (Bassett) and Harry O'Connor. Due to Covid-19 rules, only 30 people were permitted to attend OConnors funeral, but Wilson said it was an intimate service filled with love and respect. Des O'Connor Net Worth