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Barry Chuckle dead – Chuckle Brothers star Paul Elliott pays heartbreaking tribute to ‘best friend’

A GRIEVING Paul Chuckle has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his late-brother, comedy partner and “best friend” Barry.

Barry, 73 one half of legendary double act The Chuckle Brothers, passed away "peacefully" at his home, it has emerged this morning.

 Paul Chuckle has paid tribute to his late-brother Barry after his death was announced this morning
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Paul Chuckle has paid tribute to his late-brother Barry after his death was announced this morningCredit: Channel 5

Sibling Paul, 70, released a statement revealing his heartache at his passing.

He said: "I've not just lost my brother, I've lost my theatrical partner of many, many years and my very best friend."

Barry’s manager Phil Dale revealed that the children’s entertainer has died surrounded by his family.

He said: "It is with great sadness that the family announce that Barry passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Ann and all his family."

 The brothers, who worked together for more than 50 years, with Prince Charles at the Royal Variety Performance in 2016
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The brothers, who worked together for more than 50 years, with Prince Charles at the Royal Variety Performance in 2016Credit: Rex Features
 Barry died at his home surrounded by his family, his manager confirmed today
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Barry died at his home surrounded by his family, his manager confirmed todayCredit: Rex Features
The Chuckle Brothers Barry and Paul Elliott host the game show To Me...To You...

He added: "The family would like to express their thanks to the many people who have been fans of the Chuckle Brothers and they know that they will share in part the great, great loss they feel."

The performer - real name Barry Elliott - starred alongside his younger brother Paul for more than 50 years.

The brothers were born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, and first appeared on talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1967.

They first broke onto the BBC in 1985 with the show Chuckle Hounds, which was aimed at pre-school children and saw the comedy duo dressed as dogs.

But they found fame with ChuckleVision, which became known for the brothers' catchphrase 'To Me To You' and won a host of awards.

The show was one of the longest running children's programmes on the BBC continuing for 22 years from 1987 to 2009.

After it finished the pair made appearances in shows like The Weakest Link, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and Celebrity Coach Trip.

Tinchy Stryder and the Chuckle Brothers perform in a music video for the song To Me, To You (Bruv)


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