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Charlie Drake: Life, Career, Songs and Cause of Death

Few British comedians are remembered for both a catchphrase and a pile of open questions, and Charlie Drake fits that pattern. He worked across television, film and novelty records, and he died on 23 December 2006 aged 81, according to Wikipedia (online encyclopedia). Born: 19 June 1925 · Birth name: Charles Edward Springall · Known … Read more