Tommy Coopers Grave Comedian and Magician Celebrity Graves

Tommy Cooper was a Welsh prop comedian and magician. As an entertainer, his appearance was large and lumbering at 6 feet 4 inches and he habitually wore a red fez when performing. He served in the British Army for seven years, before developing his conjuring skills and becoming a member of The Magic Circle. Although he spent time on tour performing his magical act, which specialised on magic tricks that appeared to fail, he rose to international prominence when his career moved into television, with programmes for London Weekend Television and Thames

[@pscott000]

My little sister was in one of the front rows with a friend when Tommy collapsed on stage. Everyone thought it was part of the show but my sister's friend, who was an experienced nurse, immediately knew he had died because she had heard the so-called "death rattle". Tommy was definitely one of my favorite comedians.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi P how interesting she was so close. You could hear that awful sound. He went out with a laugh. If he had to go that's probably the best way he would have like it. Thank you for the interesting coming. All the best, Alan

[@joyclayton-gh3xq]

What a funny man, very sad when he died. A great loss to the entertainment world. Thank you, Alan for this tribute.

[@danielsellers8538]

He was a man l could never take, too. However, a very successful person who brought happiness to his following. So Sir Rest in peace

[@goldengroovesradio5487]

When I was a kid. My dad would let me stay up to watch Tommy. Thanks for a good video. Putting a flower down is a wonderful way to honor a great man. When Tommy died part of my childhood died with him.

[@inge6280]

We just loved him, what a great guy

[@margaretjohnson1302]

He was a true great I grow up with him and Les Dawson people who made you laugh out loud everytime .Will never forget watching him dying and laughing we felt really bad, really enjoy your videos informative and often touching especially the uncared for graves thank you

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Margaret it is not surprising you remember it was sad but you would not be on your own laughing there would be millions doing the same. In one way i bet Tommy would like he went out with a laugh. I bet nobody knew the facks till the next day in the news. Thank you for your nice comments very interesting best Alan

[@julianash4663]

I'm think it was fitting he passed like he did he made us all laugh right to the end . brilliant man I remember watching on TV just like that 😂

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Julian that's a very good point Best Alan

[@Jkk55]

My late father and mother loved Tommy Cooper I just had to look at his face and laughed! he was brilliant! thank you so much for taking us along much appreciated 👏👏👏👏👍

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Jkk i love it when it brings back memories of your loved ones :-) Best Alan

[@GuyBaldersonyorkshire]

​@@MotorHomeBeepBeepsorry Alan but I left beep beep beep because of the jokes and the rest but it will take a lot of forgiveness from me I'll think about it no more saying about my dress sense or anything like that ok

[@dave32524]

Great video Alan. I remember the night he passed away. i was watching the show when he went down and they went to the adverts i said to my wife there's something wrong does not matter how many times you seen the magic tricks you still laughed we are lucky they got a lot his shows on tape so we can still enjoy him

[@rivaest38]

I was watching too....😢

[@Mag75684]

My dad was in Egypt during WWII. I have a photo of him wearing a fez while in his daytime gear. Even wearing the fez he looked very handsome. He loved comedians like Tommy Cooper. Its not until you grow up that you realise how clever he was getting the tricks wrong. Good video Alan, thank you.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Mag how nice to have that picture and you the memory super Alan

[@GuyBaldersonyorkshire]

​@@MotorHomeBeepBeepwhy do you think it's funny to have a go at anyone with a disability anyone trying to say something you don't understand you realise that it's us with the disability that you just laugh and have a go at me with the jokes and having a go at my dress sense and al this just when will you ever listen to anyone that's so frightening anyone to say that people with a disability or anyone like that am trying to stay positive inside but I will now leave this channel for good

[@carollizzi6494]

Tommy Cooper was a truly original man with talent that no-one had. I was watching his last performance on that night he died. He will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Tommy. 🙏🌟💐

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

HI Caroll a lot of people watched and did not know at the time the sad fact. Thanks Alan

[@Emily-Whitfield]

It's been 40 years since Tommy's death on stage!! RIP Tommy Cooper. You're still missed and loved❤❤❤❤❤ Emily from Missouri US ❤❤❤

[@naytch2003]

Just like that!!! 😊

[@marion3777]

Tommy Cooper was one of the best

[@CarolWoosey-ck2rg]

Just looking at him made me laugh! Didnt need to be rude just innocent fun - keep up the good work Al x

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Carol it was simple fun with a funny big man and it worked much love Alan

[@GuyBaldersonyorkshire]

​@@MotorHomeBeepBeepwell Alan ey up from Yorkshire I've got heath issues and the fact is not of you all understand on here am so sorry I lift this channel I had to my chose to leave I felt got at picked on so this this the best time am here on this channel ok please I know you'll all will laugh and make jokes about disability and my dress sense and the rest cheers 🎉🎉🎉Ta tr

[@Bolanboogie10]

Tommy Cooper. Genius.

[@jankench1731]

So sad to see the state of his grave. RIP great and boved Welshman.

[@steveoz1243]

Thanks for this Alan, Loved Tommy in everything he did, Even the silent films of Eric Sykes, He could make you laugh without saying a thing, I watched that last night he did on stage and remember next day all over the news and papers about him. RIP Tommy ❤

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Steve it was perfect for the silent stuff being so visually funny. Like yourself, I remember the papers kind of story he was suddenly missed and still listening. Thank you my friend. Alan

[@Wench64]

I watched that show and was so saddened when they said he had died, I miss so many of these people, we have no one these days who have any class

[@dawnie54]

So sad ! I watched the program where he died , it was really sad , such a funny man 😢

[@jillwilliamson4825]

I was sat in a Chinese waiting for my order and the tv was on i thought it was part of his act at first but sadly wasn't. Thanks for another great vid.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Jill it's one of those moments that you'll never forget. I wonder if people were told whilst the TV program was on that probably not. I think you will have heard about it for sure the day after. Thank you, Alan

[@jrspiritcommunicator7611]

Great stuff 👍, these videos are addictive

[@psychokeef]

Well what can you say about this comedy great that hasn’t been said already. The Sunday night he died I was watching him on tv at the palladium and I went out down my local club and I couldn’t believe it when I walked through the door and my mate told me Tommy Cooper had died I thought he was pulling my leg as i was just watching him before I went out. Great video and a fantastic tribute to another comedy genius 👏👏👏

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Psy You've answered the questionnaire because I kept wondering if it was announced somehow on the night on the news, but obviously it was because she heard the same evening. I had presumed it had been in the press the following day. Thank you for that. Interesting input as I was my friend. All the best, Alan

[@crystaldance5731]

Thankyou Alan for doing this video I remember that night he collapsed so tragic he was such a funny man he always had me in stitches thankyou Tommy rip ❤️😊

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello crystal, sounds like a lot of people are watching that night it was live by. I don't think they let anybody know it would be the following day when it was in the news I'm sure. Unless I'm wrong and you did realise at the time. Thank you Alan

[@charmainemcgowan6886]

Thanks Alan ❤

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Charmaine 😊

[@phonebill190]

My dads favourite

[@johnf4883]

Great to see you in Sussex again, I don't live far from Eastbourne and have visited this cemetery a few times, next time i will see if the flower is still there

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you John if you remember let me know but I bet they've removed it 😕

[@alanjones9101]

A really nice video Alan. Thanks for posting. I also remember the night he died live on TV. I was 16 and was on holiday in Sidmouth with my parents. I remember thinking at the time that something was wrong 😢 Bless him 🙏

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Alan, yes it was tragic because he wasn't so old. But the only good thing is maybe had to go. That was probably the best place he would have liked. Thank you my friend. Alan

[@anythingoldmechanical]

His grave should be tidied up, and looked after for life.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello, anything totally agree. It's such a big star in everywhere and so forgotten. It's very hard to accept that nobody bothers but at least we've got the films and the memories thank you, Alan

[@englishbull1949]

Tommy was mu favorite growing up in the 80s. Miss him to this day. Great video as always Alan. Take care mate.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello English bull, it was extremely popular in the 70s and '80s and I used to look forward to watching him isn't it a shame he's not got a better remembered stone? Thank you friend Alan

[@englishbull1949]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep yes Alan you would of thought it would of been better kept. Amd people putting flowers down like yourself did. Tommy and steptoe and son was and still is my favourites. Hope yout well mate. Take care.

[@KarlKeeley]

Tommy was certainly a really funny man messing all his magic tricks up when really he could do them I think he was a really hard working person to carry on performing when he had a heart condition Thanks Alan for bringing this wonderful video

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Everything it's nice that you remember Tommy, it was certainly an icon and deserves our memory. Thank you my friend. Always great to see you I want

[@paulwestwood3895]

Brilliant well done Alan

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you Paul. Have a great day

[@gravedays8875]

Hi Alan. If you go on Google maps and set it to satellite view, look at the cemetery, and it actually shows you exactly where Tommy's memorial stone is. I only know that because he is on my visit list. Great video as always buddy. Don't leave it too long for the next one. I always look forward to them. Thanks Alan.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you, Grave days I should have thought that the funny thing master on the day I walked to the bottom cuz I was missed directed and then I came back up to the staff communal area near the front gate and only one person you where he was out of 4. I'll look forward to your just like that version. Thank you friend Alan

[@Emjay_____71]

Hi Alan, another great video and filmed on a sunny day. It's winter now so I liked that. You could take a little pair of shears to tidy up the grass around the graves if they are overgrown. I would. Its up to you xxx Looking forward to the next one !! 🙂👌🏻

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi E the member of staff that took me to the grave had been working there for a while and it didn't know that this was Tommy Cooper so I think that going to give it special attention in the future 😉 thank you for the encouragement. You're a star! Alan

[@hancecrawford]

Hi Alan Tommy Cooper was a great comedian and magician, thanks for sharing I am a bit early Merry Christmas and Happy Newyear for 2024

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Hance I can never be too early healthy. Happy new year to you Alan

[@robgibbsofficial]

Very interesting video many thanks - i saw Tommy Cooper live the London Paladium on a bill with Clive Dunn and Anita Harris. I'll never forget it

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Rob, what are fantastic night with some great stars? It's super time. Memory is like that. Thank you my friend. Alan

[@rogertaylor2924]

Well done Alan... another interesting one!...We do find it a bit sad however that some of the graves do appear to be a little neglected and not visited as much as you might expect... All these celebs who were idolised by thousands in life who are now lying in untended graves... It just makes you think! Enjoy life while have it!

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Roger, I could not agree with you more, I think it's just that life is so busy for everybody that we only have time for the closest ones to us and the rest unfortunately and just a memory. But I do agree you would think some of that big fans would visit, but sometimes it's not the case. I'm sure the people on that films would like that we remember him and you're right. Enjoy every moment as much as possible. You for your interesting observations. See you soon. Alan

[@debbiestevens7530]

He was a very funny man and he always made me laugh

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Well said Debbie

[@hanknipper3921]

Great video Alan! I learn about English TV from you

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Heaven help you Hank 🙏 but thank you

[@adeaston6553]

Never got to watch Tommy Cooper during the 70's up to his death in the 80's as my Old Man had a hatred of Commercial TV and had our old black and white TV doctored so we couldn't watch ITV. There are loads of TV shows missed out on. It was Morecambe and Wise and the Two Ronnies for me.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi A wow! He certainly must have hated the adverts to go to the effort of adjusting the TV set some people say the same of the BBC cuz they have to pay a TV licence. Anyway, it was a shame cuz you missed out on some great shows. Thank you, Alan

[@davidhazell2129]

Many thanks for the insight to probably one of our greatest comedians, do you know what the animal is in your video shouting “Alan Alan”, it does make me smile 😊

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello David, it's a gopher..... It's what they used to say me when I was an apprentice electrician go for the sandwiches.... Boom boom

[@renamoore]

What a ironic end he had unfortunately😢

[@denhill630]

I heard a story when Tommy was in the army he was caught sleeping by an officer,and shouted COOPER,and Tommy just said forever an ever amen pretending he was praying

[@marion3777]

Alan I like your chat at the end

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Marion, it just happens to be that I loved psychology when I was younger and a lot of it sticks with me today so I do mean it and it does help Will it did for me 😉 thank you every so much. Alan

[@Isleofskye]

Thanks for this and yet again, a neglected Celebrity Grave, which is sad. He has a daughter, my age which is 69, and their children can't all live away from where they are buried.I know it is 1984 but if someone is fit and well then why can't they visit. Tommy left £327,000 in his 1984 will which could buy 4 or 5 London Detached houses. Also, did you notice no sign of his beloved wife "Dove" , who died in 2002 on the headstone? I just read he had a 17-year affair with his married travelling assistant: Mary Kay. though, apparently, Dove went into denial over this and when told, did not want to know about it.If Institutions like Tommy are neglected, then what chance do the rest of us have ? :)

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Wow of information! That was very interesting. I guess I always family will live. Got the catch. It does seem a little sad that there's nothing being spent on this one. I never really thought about it, but I can see a point. Maybe his wife decided she didn't want to be in the same location. Who knows, but thank you anyway. Alan

[@Isleofskye]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep Thank You,Alan.

[@vernacarlyle1574]

Can you do one on Arthur Treacherous? Loved his fish and chips

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Okay I've got it. It is the fish and chips guy. There was a scrap going on last night. Two fish got battered boom boom 🤯

[@naytch2003]

I think the same thing happened to Tiny Tim..he had a heart attack on stage and died

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Nay if you mean tiptoe through the it's tulips tiny Tim I never knew that. I look into it. Thank you. Regards, Alan

[@anthonyturner2506]

Sorry, it's beep beep. I like your videos I like the way you present & make your videos well done 👏

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you Anthony. I like the way you comment 😄 you are great!

[@hancecrawford]

Hi Alan was Tommy Cooper related to boxer Henry Cooper just Tommy had that of a boxers nose Tommy Cooper was funny and full of humour

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Hence I'm very certain there was no connection. How do they both looked a little similar? Tommy would have been a scary opponent at 6 ft 4 😉

[@vernacarlyle1574]

Can you do a video of Arthur Treacher?Fish and chips were good

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Vern is that the guy that started the fish and chips shop in Whitby?

[@GiantmanUK]

Hi Alan my old mate,hope you are well! This was a good tribute,he was a classic Entertainer! When you were at the Gravestone think you spoke about his mother ?Gwendoline Cooper,is it just me?or did you get a bit mixed up?I think it's his wife Gwen Victoria HENTY Cooper that's on the stone as she was born 1920 and passed away 2002.Forgive me if im wrong mate,it just didn't sound right on the vid.Could be my old mind though lol.Cheers Al.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Roger, thank you for noticing. There could have been something wrong but no I got it correct. I was speaking of his mother. May I appreciate you trying to keep a check on me 😉👍 have I love this Sunday my friend? Alan

[@Isleofskye]

Hello Roger. His beloved wife Fwen(Dove) doesn't appear at all and though he has a 69-year-old daughter,as you can see, his grave is totally neglected,as seems to be the case with almost every celebrity grave I have seen that is more than a few years old.

[@classics144sportscarschannel]

his family had magic shop business in eastbourne town.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello classic and never knew that. I knew he was introduced to magic at 6 years old but didn't realise how the business selling magic. Thank you, Alan

[@classics144sportscarschannel]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep not sure if their magic shop is still going or not but its near the town thou ony ever found it once.

[@Isleofskye]

@@classics144sportscarschannel He has a 69-year-old daughter.I wonder if she lives nearby as it is so sad that the grave is so neglected and no sign of Dove, his wife, on the headstone, either.

[@classics144sportscarschannel]

@@Isleofskye thats strange maybe she is buried else where?

[@tombaker4586]

Very scary footage, but he died on stage, maybe he wouldn't want it any other way.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

That's exactly what quite a few people have said. Tom, thank you, Alan

[@maureenoconnor2119]

I could never get his humour x

[@tonybrooks7201]

Hi Alan just picked up ur comment i sought to inject something new and original to the chat as it seems the Fa cup gag lost its shine years ago heard by millions told by millions. However my friend in london who is researching a book on london cab drivers and the the taxicab shelters based in london and knows the driver who picked up tommy ill pass your comments on to him hope your well bast wishes.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

The super Tony, very kind of you to take the time. If he's got anything that he remembers I will be very interested to hear it. Have a great day! Alan

[@tonybrooks7201]

Will do alan have a good xmas@@MotorHomeBeepBeep

[@tonybrooks7201]

Never a Sir or lord god what a laff that would be a great guy a taxi driver once said he picked tommy up to go to a show when dropped him off tommy put something in his top pocket tommy said have a drink on me later he checked to what tommy had given and pulled a typhoo T bag out his pocket only tommy could do that what a hero.Pity about the grave disgusted.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Tony this is not a super funny story I bet the taxi driver at the great work at that at least it was a good brand of tea 😃

[@paulwren7649]

Kinda scared me growing up to be honest. Great video Alan though. ❤

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

That's really interesting Paul he had the opposite effect on you. Maybe you could see his real character

[@paulwren7649]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep He got a lot of jokes from Eric Morecambe

[@danielscitt4486]

Hi alan

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Daniel

[@jameswillis1763]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeepHi Alan, I was wondering for your next video, you could do Michael Bentine’s grave at Randall’s Park Crematorium in Leatherhead. Thanks in advance

[@debbiemccarthy3864]

Another one I never liked .. but he made a lot of people laugh 😅

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Debbie You're very hard please 😀 in reality he wasn't a very nice man

[@debbiemccarthy3864]

sorry Alan 🤣@@MotorHomeBeepBeep

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Debbie, I was only joking. You've got every right to not like some of the people. That's why I put the smiley face. But thank you for the comment as always, as much appreciate you tell me as it is. That's what I prefe by for now. Alan

[@anthonyturner2506]

It was such a shame about Tommy, thanks to motorhome beeb beeb .

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Super kind Anthony. I'm watching. I love your comments