Comic legend Dave Allen dies, aged 68

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

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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