Chuckle Brothers star Barry dies at 73

Barry Chuckle, one half of the comedy pair the Chuckle Brothers, has died aged 73 after a short period of unhealthiness.

The entertainer, whose real name was Barry Elliott, starred in ChuckleVision together with his brother Paul on the BBC between 1987 and 2009.

Paul said: “I’ve not just lost my brother, I’ve lost my theatrical partner of many, many years and my very best friend.”

Fans have paid tribute on Twitter, with several thanking him “for the laughs”.

Earlier this year, the brothers returned to the small screen with a new show, Chuckle Time, on Channel 5.