Comic legend Dave Allen dies, aged 68

IRISH comedian Dave Allen has died at the age of 68, his agent said yesterday.

Comic legend Dave Allen dies, aged 68
Sat, 12 Mar, 2005 - 00:00
Anita Singh

Mr Allen died in his sleep at his west London home last night. He was a TV favourite with his shows Tonight With Dave Allen and Dave Allen At Large.

He leaves a wife, Karin, and three children.

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