Barry Chuckle remembered by Chuckle Time as he has the last laugh with existential robot and virtual reality
Barry was seen being baffled by virtual reality in the episode of Chuckle Time (Picture: Channel 5) ..
Barry Chuckle was remembered for the fun-filled character he was on tonights episode of Chuckle Time as the team said farewell to the late star.
The 73-year-old, who has passed away after a prolonged illness, was seen looking baffled by a virtual reality headset as his brother Paul, 70, introduced the home movie clip show.
He later showed off an existential crisis robot, and was jumping up and down on a trampoline as his straight-laced brother Paul looked on bemused.
In an unintentionally poignant moment, Barry joked that he had created the robot so he could be replaced without anyone noticing.
He later joked that he didnt feel well – because hed eaten five a day of everything, including five tubs of butter.
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As Paul said, Oh Dear Oh Dear.
The show ended with Paul and Barry waving goodbye, with the promise to see you next time.
Ahead off the show airing, the announcer sent their condolences and said: Thank you for all the smiles – our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Viewers as well shared their thoughts on the loss of the kids TV legend, and thanked him for giving them one last laugh.
Seeing #BarryChuckle in #ChuckleTime is sad, but he has managed to raise the first smile on my face all day since hearing the sad news, wrote one fan.
Another added: After todays news, watching #ChuckleTime has much more added emotion. But still making me laugh like they did right through my childhood. #RIPBarryChuckle
Its impossible not to have a smile on your face whilst watching the Chuckle Brothers, wrote a third.
After todays news, watching #ChuckleTime has much more added emotion. But still making me laugh like they did right through my childhood. #RIPBarryChuckle
— laura.
(@PopcornDonuts) August 5, 2018
It's impossible not to have a smile on your face whilst watching the Chuckle Brothers
#ChuckleTime RIP Barry
— Debbi McCumiskey (@_MissJune_) August 5, 2018
A statement from his manager Phil Dale obtained by Metro.co.uk confirmed his death today.
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It read: It is with great sadness that the family announce that Barry passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Ann and all his family.
The statement continued: The family would like to express their thanks to the many people who have been fans of The Chuckle Brothers and they know that they will share in part, the great, great loss they feel.
There will be no further comment at the moment and it would be much appreciated if the privacy of Barrys family is respected at this most difficult time.
Paul added: Ive not just lost my brother, Ive lost my theatrical partner of many, many years and my very best friend.
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