Tom O Connor Death – Funeral: Sad news to report. TV presenter and actor, Thomas Patrick O’Connor is dead. He died in the hospital from natural causes in the early hours of Sunday, July 18, 2021. his family has said.
He passed away at the age of 81 surrounded by loved ones, our thoughts are with those mourning his departure.
Who Is Tom O Connor
He was born a native of Bootle, Merseyside on 31 October 1939. He was best known for putting smiles into the face of his congregation with his foremost jokes, and also known for presenting game shows such as Crosswits, Pick Pockets (an early version of the BBC’s Big Break), The Zodiac Game, Name That Tune, Password, and Gambit.
He had had Parkinson’s for about 14 years said his daughter-in-law, the former athlete Denise Lewis.
O’Connor rose to fame on the TV show Opportunity Knocks, which he won three times.
He went on to star in The Comedians and host shows including Name That Tune, Crosswits, and the Tom O’Connor Show.
Tributes To The Legend Tom O Connor
Kev Orkian came out with a eulogy on Facebook to share his pain to the public on the death of Tom O Connor “Sad news about the passing of a great entertainer Mr. Tom O’Connor. He was a wonderful person I had the privilege of sharing many stages with him. Rest well dear man x”
“Tributes have been paid to Tom O’Connor who has died at the age of 81. The entertainer was best known for presenting a number of hit gameshows including #Crosswits, which was produced by #TyneTees Television.”