Tributes have been paid to Sir Ken Dodd, who has died aged 90.
As well as being one of the most popular and enduring British comedians, Sir Ken was a chart star in the 1960s and 1970s.
His 1965 hit Tears is in the Top 40 biggest-selling singles of all time. The run of hits started in 1960 with Love Is Like A Violin, which peaked at No. 8. He also made the Top 10 with The River and Promises.
Tributes have been paid by the BPI and venues that hosted the comedy star.
Thank you for all the relentless laughter & entertainment Sir #KenDodd - showbiz legend & prolific recording artist, with over 20 singles and LPs to his name including No.1 #Tears, which sold over 1.5m copies and is in the top 40 best-selling singles of all time. RIP. pic.twitter.com/PDMnIu6ypL
— bpi music (@bpi_music) March 12, 2018
Liverpool today mourns one of its most famous sons the greatest ever comedian, Sir Ken Dodd. We are comforted by the joy and happiness he brought the world. A book of condolence will open later today and flags will fly half mast. Condolences to Lady Anne
— Joe Anderson (@mayor_anderson) March 12, 2018
Rest in peace, Sir Ken Dodd. The Liverpool comedian's song 'Tears' was the third best selling single of the 1960s, outsold only by his friends, The Beatles. #Doddy pic.twitter.com/WQIWj9CC5S
— The Beatles Story (@beatlesstory) March 12, 2018
We're all saddened by the passing of comedy legend, Sir Ken Dodd. The Cavern was privileged enough to have him visit a few times, including our reopening in 1966. Thanks for the laughs Doddy, you will truly be missed! #SirKenDodd pic.twitter.com/QM1R4wQ21f
— Cavern Club (@cavernliverpool) March 12, 2018
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