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Tributes have been paid to comedian Freddie Starr who has died aged 76. The Merseyside-born comic, singer, impressionist and actor was found dead in his home in the Costa Del Sol region of Spain, the Sun said. Comedian Bobby Davro described him as "the funniest man I have ever seen", while presenter Amanda Holden said he should be "remembered with a smile". |
He starred in several other TV programmes in the 90s and famously featured in the Sun's "Freddie Starr ate my hamster" headline in 1986.
In 2012, he was arrested by police investigating allegations of historical sexual abuse but he was never charged.
He later lost a defamation claim against an accuser in 2015 who said he groped her when she was 15."
"Karin Ward, 56, alleged that the assault took place in 1974 behind the scenes of Jimmy Savile's Clunk Click TV show.
Starr denied the claims and sought damages for alleged slander and libel.
Judge Mr Justice Nicol said the case failed because Ms Ward's testimony was found to be true, and because too much time had lapsed."
"Britain's Got Talent judge Holden added: "Sad to hear of Freddie Starr passing today.
He later lost a defamation claim against an accuser in 2015 who said he groped her when she was 15."
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Starr denied the claims and sought damages for alleged slander and libel.
Judge Mr Justice Nicol said the case failed because Ms Ward's testimony was found to be true, and because too much time had lapsed."
His style may have fallen out of comedy fashion and favour - but it's important to recognise his once huge popularity and fame."
She added: "I hope his legacy is not smalled down and he's remembered with a smile.""
It's a funny black hole world when it comes to stardom, isn't it?-)
And on the subject of comedians, I just listened to the latest 'Me & Paranormal You' podcast where comedian Ryan Singer talks with comedian and singer Niloo Khodadadeh -
Experience 262 - Niloo Khodadadeh, Finding Your Path & Choosing Love
And Niloo admits to being a Wayne Dyer fan in that podcast:-)
And Niloo has a FEAR of being in the ocean, much like I do I discovered by watching her gig on stage at 'Flappers' in the You Tube below ... and it's a pity that there isn't more Vegan sharks out there, right?
Thanks as always for your posts. Sometimes I can download the podcasts, sometimes not. I like what you bring to my world! Blessings to you and anyone you have ever cared for.
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