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Article: `I am sure he is in heaven right now arranging a show' Entertainers pay tribute to a great comic who never forgot his roots.(News)
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- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- July 29, 2003
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TRIBUTES poured in last night for British-born comic legend Bob Hope, who has died aged 100.
Des O'Connor said, ``He was a real star, the complete professional and an inspiration to thousands of wannabe comedians.
``I was privileged to have Bob as a guest on my TV show on more than one occasion, and he was always warm, friendly and spontaneously funny.
``He raised millions of pounds for deserving causes and spread a little sunshine into so many lives.''
Veteran entertainer Danny La Rue had a friendship with Hope which spanned more than ...