Michael Rhodes
2020-10-29 09:50:50 UTC
_. Bobby Ball, one half of the comedy double act Cannon & Ball, has died aged 76 after testing positive for Covid-19.
His manager today revealed the star died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, 28 October, 2020.
Bobby, who starred in the fifth series of I'm a Celebrity, as well as Not Going Out and Last Of The Summer Wine, was rushed to hospital after experiencing breathing problems.
He later tested positive for Covid-19 and died at approximately 9.30pm last night.
His heartbroken wife Yvonne said: "I will always miss him, he was so joyful, full of fun and mischievous."
Bobby's manager added: "It is with great personal sadness that on behalf of Yvonne Ball, and the family, and Tommy Cannon, I announce that Bobby Ball passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the 28th October 2020 approximately 21:30.
"Bobby had been taken to the hospital for tests as he started with breathing problems.
"At first it was thought to be a chest infection but a test proved positive for Covid-19.
"His wife Yvonne said the hospital and staff could not have been more wonderful, as they were outstanding in their care of duty and they did everything possible for him and she cannot praise them enough.
"She said that the family and Tommy would like to express their sincere thanks to the many, many people who have been fans of Bobby and they know that they will all share in part the great loss and total sadness that Yvonne, the family and Tommy all feel.
"Yvonne added that their need for privacy at this time has to be a priority. No further announcements or statements will be made."
Tommy Cannon said: "Rock on, my good friend, I can't believe this, I'm devastated."
Ball's manager Phil Dale said: "Bobby was a true comedy star who loved entertaining people and he loved life itself. I spoke to him every day and it would always end in laughter."
He hosted the popular ITV TV show for nine years between 1979 and 1988.
His manager today revealed the star died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, 28 October, 2020.
Bobby, who starred in the fifth series of I'm a Celebrity, as well as Not Going Out and Last Of The Summer Wine, was rushed to hospital after experiencing breathing problems.
He later tested positive for Covid-19 and died at approximately 9.30pm last night.
His heartbroken wife Yvonne said: "I will always miss him, he was so joyful, full of fun and mischievous."
Bobby's manager added: "It is with great personal sadness that on behalf of Yvonne Ball, and the family, and Tommy Cannon, I announce that Bobby Ball passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the 28th October 2020 approximately 21:30.
"Bobby had been taken to the hospital for tests as he started with breathing problems.
"At first it was thought to be a chest infection but a test proved positive for Covid-19.
"His wife Yvonne said the hospital and staff could not have been more wonderful, as they were outstanding in their care of duty and they did everything possible for him and she cannot praise them enough.
"She said that the family and Tommy would like to express their sincere thanks to the many, many people who have been fans of Bobby and they know that they will all share in part the great loss and total sadness that Yvonne, the family and Tommy all feel.
"Yvonne added that their need for privacy at this time has to be a priority. No further announcements or statements will be made."
Tommy Cannon said: "Rock on, my good friend, I can't believe this, I'm devastated."
Ball's manager Phil Dale said: "Bobby was a true comedy star who loved entertaining people and he loved life itself. I spoke to him every day and it would always end in laughter."
He hosted the popular ITV TV show for nine years between 1979 and 1988.