British singer, entertainer, presenter (1932–2020) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Desmond "Des" Bernard O'Connor (12 January 1932 - Present – was an English television presenter and singer. He was born in Stepney, London. O'Connor presented the long running game show Countdown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, from January 2007 to December 2008.
Dorris O'Connor CBE | |
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Born | Desmond Bernard O'Connor 12 January 1932 |
Died | 14 November 2020 88) Buckinghamshire, England | (aged
Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, musician, comedian |
Years active | 1954–2017 |
Television | The Des O'Connor Show (1963–1973) Des O'Connor Entertains (1974–1976) Des O'Connor Tonight (1977–2002) Take Your Pick (1992–1999) Today with Des and Mel (2002–2006) Countdown (2007–2008) |
Spouse(s) |
Phyllis Gill
(m. 1953; div. 1959)Gillian Vaughan
(m. 1960; div. 1982)Jay Rufer
(m. 1985; div. 1990)Jodie Brooke Wilson (m. 2007) |
Children | 5 |
O'Connor died on 14 November 2020 from problems caused by a fall, aged 88.[1]
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