Comic Duncan Norvelle hailed as a ‘legend’ after loss of life aged 66 | Ents & Arts Information

Duncan Norvelle, a comic famed for his “Chase me” catchphrase, has died aged 66.

The entertainer handed away in hospital surrounded by his family members on Thursday, after affected by a chest an infection and sepsis.

His loss of life was introduced on his Fb web page, with a be aware signed off by Norvelle’s companion, Lynn Trevallion, and his three kids, Yasmin, Jack and Sophie.

Paying tribute to her companion, Ms Trevallion mentioned he was “in all probability [the] final of the legends of true selection comedy”.

She added: “I simply wished one other day with him, however I did not need him again to undergo, he wasn’t struggling, however I did not need him simply to linger.

“I beloved him a lot, I by no means realised how a lot I beloved him actually, you do not, do you, till you lose somebody?”

Norvelle, from Walton on the Wolds, Leicestershire, was admitted to hospital two weeks in the past.

He suffered a stroke in 2012, which paralysed his left facet and left him unable to maneuver his arm. He may stroll when utilizing a stick.

“He acquired again on stage after his stroke and simply proved to everybody that he may nonetheless get a standing ovation each single time he did a present,” Ms Trevallion mentioned.

“And he did hundreds and a great deal of reveals after his stroke as a result of they mentioned [he] fairly presumably would by no means stroll or speak correctly, and he may speak completely.”

Reflecting on her companion’s comedy fashion, she added: “His sort of comedy does not occur anymore, he is in all probability the final of the legends of true selection comedy, so many have handed now.”

Amongst these paying tribute was Tommy Cannon, of comedy duo Cannon and Ball, who mentioned on X: “Very unhappy information to listen to the passing of certainly one of my mates, Duncan Norvelle as we speak, fond reminiscences working with him in summer time season, and lately doing a cruise with him. My ideas exit to all his household right now, you may be vastly missed mate, relaxation straightforward”

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Throughout his profession, Norvelle carried out stand-up units at prestigious venues together with the London Palladium, and appeared on TV programmes akin to Wogan and The Bob Monkhouse Present.

He additionally hosted a pilot episode for a courting present that will later turn into Blind Date, hosted by Cilla Black.

Duncan Norvelle, a comic famed for his “Chase me” catchphrase, has died aged 66.

The entertainer handed away in hospital surrounded by his family members on Thursday, after affected by a chest an infection and sepsis.

His loss of life was introduced on his Fb web page, with a be aware signed off by Norvelle’s companion, Lynn Trevallion, and his three kids, Yasmin, Jack and Sophie.

Paying tribute to her companion, Ms Trevallion mentioned he was “in all probability [the] final of the legends of true selection comedy”.

She added: “I simply wished one other day with him, however I did not need him again to undergo, he wasn’t struggling, however I did not need him simply to linger.

“I beloved him a lot, I by no means realised how a lot I beloved him actually, you do not, do you, till you lose somebody?”

Norvelle, from Walton on the Wolds, Leicestershire, was admitted to hospital two weeks in the past.

He suffered a stroke in 2012, which paralysed his left facet and left him unable to maneuver his arm. He may stroll when utilizing a stick.

“He acquired again on stage after his stroke and simply proved to everybody that he may nonetheless get a standing ovation each single time he did a present,” Ms Trevallion mentioned.

“And he did hundreds and a great deal of reveals after his stroke as a result of they mentioned [he] fairly presumably would by no means stroll or speak correctly, and he may speak completely.”

Reflecting on her companion’s comedy fashion, she added: “His sort of comedy does not occur anymore, he is in all probability the final of the legends of true selection comedy, so many have handed now.”

Amongst these paying tribute was Tommy Cannon, of comedy duo Cannon and Ball, who mentioned on X: “Very unhappy information to listen to the passing of certainly one of my mates, Duncan Norvelle as we speak, fond reminiscences working with him in summer time season, and lately doing a cruise with him. My ideas exit to all his household right now, you may be vastly missed mate, relaxation straightforward”

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Throughout his profession, Norvelle carried out stand-up units at prestigious venues together with the London Palladium, and appeared on TV programmes akin to Wogan and The Bob Monkhouse Present.

He additionally hosted a pilot episode for a courting present that will later turn into Blind Date, hosted by Cilla Black.