Stage comedy legend dies aged 80

TRIBUTES were paid last night to stage and comedy legend Paddy Comerford who died suddenly yesterday. He was 80.

Stage comedy legend dies aged 80
Tue, 30 Nov, 2010 - 00:00
Eoin English

Mr Comerford, who was one of Cork’s best-loved and most acclaimed performers, lived alone near Douglas since the death of his beloved wife, Anne, about five years ago.

He was due to appear in a major charity concert this weekend.

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CourtsPlace: DouglasPlace: CorkPlace: City HallPlace: Rock TerracePlace: North MallPerson: Paddy ComerfordPerson: ComerfordPerson: AnnePerson: Michael WhitePerson: Pat TalbotPerson: Joxer DalyPerson: Lord MayorPerson: Michael O’ConnellPerson: CorkoniansPerson: ChaPerson: MiahPerson: PeterPerson: MaryPerson: James ComerfordPerson: GrantPerson: Straw ManPerson: John B KeanePerson: James N HealyPerson: JoxerPerson: Mr TalbotPerson: Billa O’ConnellEvent: Christmas Charity ConcertOrganisation: Everyman Palace TheatreOrganisation: Cork ExaminerOrganisation: Cork Group TheatreOrganisation: Cork Operatic SocietyOrganisation: Gilbert and Sullivan
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