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Chuckle Brothers Paul and Barry Elliott have TWO other male siblings who are also famous
BARRY Chuckle has TWO other famous brothers alongside TV legend Paul.
It was announced earlier today that the Chuckle Brothers star passed away aged 73.
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Paul, 70, who worked with Barry from the start of their career in 1967 with an appearance on Opportunity Knocks, immediately paid tribute to his brother following the news of his death.
However the pair aren't the only famous male members of their family, as Barry and Paul - whose real surname is Elliott - also have older brothers Jimmy Elliott, 86, and Brian Elliott, 83.
Jimmy and Brian have been performing together as the Patton Brothers since 1954 and are firm favourites on the pantomime scene.
The four men appeared on TV together back in 1982 on game show 3-2-1 as well as talent show, New Faces.
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Chuckle Brother TV star Barry Elliott has died aged 73
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Barry and Paul also invited their older siblings to appear in episodes of their hit show, ChuckleVision.
They even had their own catchphrases, with Jimmy saying "No slacking!" while Brian's was "Geroutofit!"
There is also a fifth brother, called Colin, and a sister, Sheila.
Jimmy made headlines last year when he married a 26-year-old Chuckle Brothers fan called Amy Phillips.
Despite the 59-year age gap, Jimmy insisted they were soul mates after meeting on Facebook, however Barry and Paul failed to attend their wedding.
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Jimmy said at the time: "Amy had been a fan of ChuckleVision all of her life and commented on something I posted. It just went from there.
“I never thought I would find this kind of love again.”
His first wife Valerie died seven years ago in 2010.
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The Chuckle Brothers Barry and Paul Elliott host the game show To Me...To You...
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Meanwhile Paul said of Barry's death today: "I've not just lost my brother, I've lost my theatrical partner of many, many years and my very best friend."
Manager Phil Dale added in a statement: "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 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."
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