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Steve Martin at 75: ‘The name Dr Michael Hfuhruhurr still makes me laugh’
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Comedian Eddie Large dies aged 78 after contracting coronavirus
Fast-talking impressionist was one half of the British TV comic duo Little and Large
Andre Previn, musician with comedic talent, dies aged 89
Repertoire ranged from jazz through to composing classical music and film scores
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The perfect soccer scoreline comes to pass in Scotland after penalties
Entertainer and comedian whose success spanned multiple generations
Bruce Forsyth obituary: born February 22nd, 1928; died August 18th, 2017
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