And it's goodnight from him

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Paul K
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And it's goodnight from him

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The other Ronnie has passed away:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35934024

Rest in peace, Ronnie Corbett.

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Saddened to see this on the news earlier today.

Although small in stature, Ronnie Corbett must be considered as a giant of British comedy.
I can't say that I liked all of his work - for instance his sketches from the Two Ronnies when he was sat alone in his chair.
Together, however as the Two Ronnies, they were pure genius. I can still cry with laughter to many of those scenes.

God rest you Ronnie.
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Agreed Kevin, when they were together they were incredibly funny.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaGpaj2nHIo

Still my favorite sketch of all time.

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That sketch is classic, thanks for the link! I saw it years ago and still laughed like mad. RIP Ronnie. You brought a lot of joy to the world.

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"My goodness!" as Ronnie often said, describing a supposed reaction to a major disaster.

If people keep dying like this, there'll only be you & me left.

Too many moments of brilliance to mention, but that sketch has to be right up there!

Yes, R.I.P., Ronnie, and thanks for the laughs. :'(
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