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R.I.P. Frank Sidebottom

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/10370480.stm

The man who played comedian, musician and North West showbiz legend Frank Sidebottom has died.

It is understood entertainer Chris Sievey collapsed at his home in Hale, Greater Manchester, in the early hours.

The 54-year-old was pronounced dead at Wythenshawe Hospital, a spokeswoman confirmed.

Known for his over-sized, papier-mache head, he found fame through a series of TV appearances in the 1980s and remained a popular cult comedy figure.

He had been recovering from treatment to a tumour on his chest, his agent Nigel Round said.
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Another childhood icon passes on. :( RIP, Frank.
 
Now I'm sad that I didn't go see him when he was at the Hull Comedy Festival a couple of years ago. RIP Frank.
 
Have never really been a fan of Frank Sidebottom, just didn't do anything for me. Still, I know he had a lot of fans, and he was a fellow Manc, too.

RIP.
 
Agreed, I know nothing of him and doubt many of my friends would either (United States), and while I could look him up on Google, I'd rather have a real idea of him instead of a clinical description.
 
Biggest in the 80's but still had a cult status and there are plenty of youtube videos.
he did have a local Manc pride and kept that with him throughout.
Real shame as i heard last he was doing well from his surgery and doing a bit of charity work.
 
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