02/07/2015
TV Entertainer Val Doonican Dies
TV Entertainer Val Doonican has died in Buckinghamshire at the age of 88.
It is understood the Irish singer passed away 'peacefully' at a nursing home.
In a statement, his family said: "He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by family, friends and his many fans."
Irish entertainer Roy Walker tweeted: "You were a joy to work with. A real 'star'. Love you man."
Born in Waterford, Ireland, Mr Doonican had five top ten records throughout his career.
The performer was a regular fixture on TV from the sixties to the eighties.
His jumpers became his trademark along with a rocking chair from which he often performed his hits.
Mr Doonican stopped performing in 2009 after over 60 years in show-business.
(LM)
It is understood the Irish singer passed away 'peacefully' at a nursing home.
In a statement, his family said: "He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by family, friends and his many fans."
Irish entertainer Roy Walker tweeted: "You were a joy to work with. A real 'star'. Love you man."
Born in Waterford, Ireland, Mr Doonican had five top ten records throughout his career.
The performer was a regular fixture on TV from the sixties to the eighties.
His jumpers became his trademark along with a rocking chair from which he often performed his hits.
Mr Doonican stopped performing in 2009 after over 60 years in show-business.
(LM)
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