Des O’Connor: The all-round entertainer and chat show king whose success spanned decades

Des O’Connor, who has died at the age of 88, was an all-round entertainer whose success spanned decades, appearing as a regular in prime-time television slots.  O’Connor was born in Stepney in London’s East End in 1932 to a Jewish cleaner and an Irish binman. Following the outbreak of the Second World War he was evacuated … Read more

Entertainer Des O’Connor dies at age of 88 

Entertainer Des O’Connor dies ‘peacefully’ in his sleep aged 88 after he was admitted to hospital a week ago following a fall at his home By Henry Martin For Mailonline Published: 09:20 GMT, 15 November 2020 | Updated: 09:32 GMT, 15 November 2020 Des O’Connor has died at the age of 88, his agent has … Read more

Showtime developing limited series about life and civil rights activism of entertainer Lena Horne

Showtime developing limited series about life, career and civil rights activism of legendary entertainer Lena Horne By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 05:36 BST, 9 July 2020 | Updated: 05:36 BST, 9 July 2020 Her life spanned almost the entire 20th century and her career in showbiz spanned seven decades. And now Lena Horne is … Read more