Tommy Cooper died on this day at the age of 63, where he tragically suffered a heart attack on live television. | British Comedy Classics

On April 15, 1984, British comedy legend Tommy Cooper suffered a fatal heart attack during a live television broadcast, creating one of the most surreal and heartbreaking moments in entertainment history. The 63-year-old comedian—instantly recognizable by his trademark red fez—was performing his signature routine of intentionally clumsy magic tricks on ITV’s Live from Her Majesty’s when he suddenly staggered and collapsed backward against the stage curtain. At first, the studio audience burst in

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As part of the Great Yorkshire Fringe Comedy Festival, in the Tea Pot venue, a tribute is being paid to Tommy Cooper this afternoon at 4 pm and next Saturday and Sunday at the same time. Just Like That - The Tommy Cooper Show - is performed by John Hewer who joined us this morning. | BBC York

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