North East comedian Brendan Healy dies after cancer battle
Tributes are pouring in following the news that North East comedian Brendan Healy died last night.
Tributes are pouring in following the news that North East comedian Brendan Healy died last night.
Entertainers across the North East have paid tribute to Brendan Healy who died last night.
Sad to hear about Brendan Healy passing today, always a gent, and always ended up leaving a conversation with him smiling. Travel well sir
RIP Wor #BrendanHealy - A Great loss to the Entertainment World and to Geordies Everywhere #GeordieLegend
Really saddened by the news of Brendan Healy's passing. A top Geordie comedian, who always greeted you with a huge hug and a smile.
RIP Brendan Healy. Top notch Comedian and lovely man. Deepest sympathy to all Family Friends and many Fans. @bbcnewcastle
"Proud Big B was my friend and I am honoured to have worked with this amazing talent, not only was he one of the best comics in the world, but an amazing actor and musician. Geordieland has lost its finest son."
RIP #BrendanHealy , NE comedian, musician & actor. Always kind, friendly & funny on @bbcnewcastle & whenever I worked with him.
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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