Frankie Howerd Kept His Lover a Secret Until He Died

[@deegeraghty9426]

It was obvious he was gay but nobody cared about it He was a funny comedian, that's what mattered to us

[@jonpotter9510]

Back in those days, I think saying “nobody cared” is being far too rose-tinted. It was closer to, “if we can ignore it, we’ll tolerate it”.

[@angemaidment5640]

@@jonpotter9510I agree. As long as the person in question wasn’t embarrassing their family and friends, anything could be tolerated.

[@timetraveller9321]

He was a genius, he never had any scandals he worked all of his life he paid his way and I thought he was very funny, I don’t care who he loved or what he did, never made any difference to my life in any way other than entertain me

[@anthonyfrew1571]

Exactly - wonderful man

[@stephencollins1438]

Absolute legend ! Frankie we remember you ! . A great entertainer & a wonderful gentleman , rest in peace Frankie we miss you .

[@robertduke9684]

I did not know he was gay but suspected that he was. It did not matter. He was a great comedian. It was sad that they were obliged to hide their relationship.

[@howieb1909]

Really sad. I have a letter from Frankie Howerd. His partner should never have hidden away. A great comedien.

[@Myke-ju5lg]

Comedian.😂😂

[@marcellemonument4583]

He’d have been arrested and imprisoned if he hadn’t been kept a secret.

[@nathelondon3719]

Everyone is entitled to a private life even Frankie Howerd. He was a great comedian. One of the greatest. What he did in his bedroom was nobody’s business.

[@judithrichards6085]

Funniest, most popular gay man, we ever knew 😂😂 May he rest in peace ❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🙏

[@waynefoulkes2017]

loved him fabolous actor what a star

[@maryknight4823]

Pretty sure that most people like me here in the UK knew he was gay!!, so No surprises there, but a very funny man nonetheless He was such a talent, and much missed Rip Frankie ❤.........

[@annerickards4414]

Frankie Howard was a very funny comedian! Definate Legend. I feel sorry that he felt he had to hide his gay relationship. These days it,s readily accepted. How heartbreaking, for both him and his partner.

[@johnrider5701]

Just about everyone knew that Frankie was gay but nobody cared about it and no one is bothered about it now. He was a great comedian and a nice guy that's all that matters.

[@scottlewisparsons9551]

I didn’t know that he was gay. Never gave that a thought.

[@jamesgavigan4179]

Very sad times when men had to hide their love for each other

[@herberthartwig8544]

Loved this man too bits! He was so so funny

[@janefarquharson9394]

He was fabulous loved his voice that alone made me laugh so so funny. Who care if he was gay as long as he was happy at the end of the day

[@deekthefirst]

A few suspected 😂😂😂

[@Norvo82]

In order to monetize content, KZbin wants uploads to be at least 8 minutes long. That explains why this video insists on repeating information over and over and over again. At least six times this AI voice drones on about Dennis' role as manager and hidden lover.

[@iangallager4091]

Yes , it was the same message over and over again and the only new final insert was the manner of Frankie's departure a t the end

[@lindawallace1556]

I guessed but it didn't matter to me he was dam funnyman

[@KaiColloquoun-gt7kw]

Frankie Howard gay!!! No way, it's shocking missus, yeeees, weeeelll, my flabber has never been so ghasted!!!! I'll never laugh at his routine again. Who would, who could, have guessed? You'll be telling us Charlie Hawtrey had a limp wrist next.

[@Paul-010]

Very good!😀

[@oltedders]

Total Anthony Quinn doppelganger.

[@Ramblingpete]

I’m the same with my secretary it’s no one’s business 👻

[@nathelondon3719]

Actually Dennis went after Frankie not the other way round. And Dennis was 28 so he knew what he wanted.

[@jedwards4002]

Until he died ? He could hardly tell anyone after could he ?

[@Teaselpoppy]

He gave me the creeps

[@Ramblingpete]

Met his mother he licked a drink and so do I still nice man

[@RichardPonsford-kv2uy]

We all knew…..

[@carlmitchell9958]

Oh…I didn’t know he was gay..I wouldn’t have laughed if I’d known.

[@alancrisp1582]

🤔 You are clearly taking the piss -Mickey of course.........

[@RichardHealyCoffey]

If you couldent tell that franky was gay then you must be clueless

[@Ramblingpete]

You’d never know he had a wig sorry hair peace lol loved him

[@iain4918]

No one cared he was gay he was a funny comedian

[@GrahamMidwinter-hg5br]

Dirty old man

[@alancrisp1582]

Who are you to judge........

[@thegardensentinel]

Pillow biting pole smokers 😮🌭🥒

[@brogsbunny]

A creep who was always trying to latch on to other men actors, according to them.

[@alancrisp1582]

🥱 Well, I can see that you must be the life of any party 🎉 Not !..

[@redemptivepete]

​@@alancrisp1582Surely you can see that having to keep 'The love of your life a 'tragic' secret' and rampant promiscuity simply don't hang together logically?

[@rikki1960]

Citations or direct quotes needed otherwise shut the hell up.