July 02, 2015

 

Missing Val

Irish singer and TV entertainer Val Doonican has died aged 88.
His family said he died "peacefully" at a nursing home in Buckinghamshire. He had not been ill, but his daughter said his "batteries had just run out".
Born in Waterford, Ireland, Doonican's career took off after he was booked to appear on Sunday Night at the Palladium in 1963. That led to his own Saturday night series, which ran on the BBC from 1965 to 1986, featuring his own performances and guest artists. He hosted some 25 Christmas specials. They became something of a national institution, attracting audiences of up to 19 million.
He was the biggest promoter of Country music in the UK, introducing acts like Kenny Rogers, Tammy Wynette, Charlie Rich, Crystal Gayle and Billie Jo Spears to massive Saturday night audiences.
Doonican stopped performing in 2009 after more than 60 years in showbusiness.

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