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OMG Keith Harris has died

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dougierose · 28/04/2015 11:53

Who is going to look after Orville now?

I wish I could fly, right up to the sky but I can't.

You can.

I can't.

Anyone remember him?

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nousernamesleft · 28/04/2015 11:55

Yes, so sad. He was one of my favourites from childhood, and I was only showing dd1 some clips from YouTube a few weeks ago.

ShatnersBassoon · 28/04/2015 11:55

That's sad news. I liked him.

finnbarrcar · 28/04/2015 11:55

Saw him in Torquay about 40 years ago. Shame, he was old school end of the pier entertainment rip Keith

quietasamouse · 28/04/2015 11:55

I was really envious of a girl at my primary school who had a toy Orville!

Idontseeanydragons · 28/04/2015 12:05

RIP Keith x
Saw a comment on Twitter:
'Orville can fly now'

RolandPryzbylewski · 28/04/2015 12:06

I saw him in pqnto every year for about 10 years in Fareham, and we went to Birmingham specially to see him because my DS loves him. Same jokes every single year though! DS will be devastated. Sad

RolandPryzbylewski · 28/04/2015 12:07

*panto

squoosh · 28/04/2015 12:08

I adored Orville (even though my mum said he was creepy)! The cutest little green duckling ever. The monkey was a bit of a shit though.

MaliceInWonderland78 · 28/04/2015 12:13

RIP Keith Harris. Upon hearing the news Orville was said to be speechless.

He was a big influence on that other puppeteer, Rod Hull. Especially that about wishing he could fly.

MagentaOeuflon · 28/04/2015 12:17

That song is stuck in my brain for ever! Keith Harris and Orville were big when I was a teenager and although it was certainly not my thing, I found it amazing that he made a career out of it.

The speechless joke did make me laugh I'm afraid but I think he would have laughed too. RIP.

HuftysTrain · 28/04/2015 12:20

I loved Orville. Thank you Keith, you were a great family entertainer.

spiderlight · 28/04/2015 12:43

My thoughts are with Orville and Cuddles.

Sparklingbrook · 28/04/2015 12:50
Sad
Jellyontheham · 28/04/2015 12:54

Wow he was still touring last year!

Pyjamaschocolateandwine · 28/04/2015 12:56

Old school entertainer. Orville's broken heart etc was cringy but so what.

Shame to go so young too. 60s wasn't he?

FoulsomeAndMaggotwise · 28/04/2015 13:02

How did he die? He wasn't very old.

Aeroflotgirl · 28/04/2015 13:04

Sad what a great guy, who contributed to many happy childhood memories. Rest in Peace Keith Harris, and condolences to his family.

Raahh · 28/04/2015 13:09
Sad
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dougierose · 28/04/2015 13:14

Cancer, Foulsome

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WowserBowser · 28/04/2015 13:22

Does anyone remember Keith and Orville on The Farm? That programme where Rebecca Loos wanked the pig.

Orville had to say goodbye to one of the ducks at the end. It was very moving.

Can't seem to find it online. And I guess it's a bit er...niche.

YANAgurl1973 · 28/04/2015 13:27

So sad to hear. He was a real legend from my childhood and let's face it,after the likes of Rolf Harris,savill etc there aren't many left :( saw him about 5 years ago at an over 18s weekend at butlins,with a rather naughty and sweary Keith and Orville lol. Took me a few mins to get used to it lol. Rip x

TakeYourFinalPosition · 28/04/2015 13:29

He was on pointless not long ago. He did really well considering he was on his own.

RIP Keith

WowserBowser · 28/04/2015 13:36

He wasn't on his own. He had Orville with him.

iseenodust · 28/04/2015 14:44

Flowers Made us all laugh in panto.

Lurleene · 28/04/2015 15:58

Oh, this is so sad.

I just told 9 yo DS who likes to watch Keith and Orville on Youtube and he said 'but Orville's still alive isn't he? Who will look after him now?'. Sad