Last updated: Monday, September 4, 2006
COMEDY STAR WILLIAMS DIES
Much-loved British comedy star CHARLIE WILLIAMS - hailed as the first black comedian to rocket to fame in the UK - has died after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. He was 78.
Williams, born in Barnsley, Northern England, first found stardom on 1970s British TV series THE COMEDIANS, before hosting THE GOLDEN SHOT game show.
Pal and controversial comic BERNARD MANNING says, "He was a very funny guy. He made millions laugh. He will be very welcome in heaven, he did a lot of good."
Williams was famed for poking fun at racial stereotypes, and will forever be remembered for his catchphrase "me old flower".
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