John Eric Bartholomew OBE (May 14, 1926 - May 28, 1984), better known by his stage name, Eric Morecambe was an English comedian who together with Ernie Wise, formed the double act Morecambe and Wise. In the United Kingdom he is widely considered a comic genius. Eric took his stage name from his home town - the seaside resort of Morecambe in Lancashire, England. Of all the comedy acts produced by the United Kingdom, … Wikipedia
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Collapsed and died on-stage at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury in May 1984, watched by his wife, immediately after appearing in a show with Stan Stennett. Lifelong fan of Luton Town Football club, and often wrote material about them for comedy sketches. E www.imdb.com/name/nm0603449/