See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, Early life. RIP Dave Evans.’Metro.co.uk has contacted Lee Evans’ publicist for comment.In 2014 when he announced his retirement from touring, Lee spoke of his father giving him the drive to keep working.He told The Jonathan Ross Show at the time: ‘I started off cleaning toilets when I was a kid and I’ve had loads of jobs and I just kept working and working and working.‘My dad always said to us ‘you’ve got to work’ so I’ve just continuously worked, done comedy, toured, but I’ve ignored, I think for far too long, my missus and I want to spend a lot more time with her.’If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us Story of original BGT judges: Fern Britton, Simon Cowell, and 'unpredictable' Piers MorganHere are all the BEST fake tan products for getting a sun kissed glowBritain's Got Talent live semi-finals to be replaced with pre-recorded episodesLooking to buy in London? While that combination may not sound like it adds up, Dave has performed all over the Northeast, including the best clubs in New York City and Philadelphia.
mate xxx a True Variety, Musical & Comedy Legend Dave Evans.’R.I.P.
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Lee also has an older brother, Wayne.He wrote: ‘Took some time out of writing for this sad post.‘I can’t not pay tribute to an inspiration and incredibly talented man and friend who I was proud to work with on the QE2, Princess Cruises and on Cromer Pier and he was a Special part of Re~Educating Archie (his last stage appearance) in 2012 playing Max Bygraves & Harry Secombe for me & Colin Burnett-Dick.‘For 7 years he was unable to perform due to his health and I can’t imagine his frustration of wanting to get back up there but he loved talking about the business and had the best stories and his double act with Shirley had me in stitches every visit!’Hewlett went on: ‘Today I am sad, the phonecalls and our meetings i will miss, as friends don’t use the phone much anymore and Dave was one of the few that did pick up and call.‘My next show on P&O will be in memory of Dave which i know would mean alot to him especially as this ship leaves P&O in August.Took some time out of writing for this sad post.I can’t not pay tribute to an inspiration and incredibly talented man…‘The end of an era, the end of a Legend. Lee John Martin Evans (born 25 February 1964) is an English stand-up comedian and actor from Avonmouth, England. Friends of the star took to social media to pay a tribute to the late comedian. His cause of death is currently unknown. Comedian Dave Evans has died his friends have said. Evans, the father of comedy star Lee Evans… From the EP "The Art Of Knitting." Dave Evans is an accountant turned comedian. Lee Evans (comedian) - WikiMili, Comic by night and accountant by day. Comic Lee Evans's father Dave has died, according to friends and colleagues of the star. R.I.P. mate.’He also tweeted: ‘R.I.P. Lee also has an older brother, Wayne.He wrote: ‘Took some time out of writing for this sad post.‘I can’t not pay tribute to an inspiration and incredibly talented man and friend who I was proud to work with on the QE2, Princess Cruises and on Cromer Pier and he was a Special part of Re~Educating Archie (his last stage appearance) in 2012 playing Max Bygraves & Harry Secombe for me & Colin Burnett-Dick.‘For 7 years he was unable to perform due to his health and I can’t imagine his frustration of wanting to get back up there but he loved talking about the business and had the best stories and his double act with Shirley had me in stitches every visit!’Hewlett went on: ‘Today I am sad, the phonecalls and our meetings i will miss, as friends don’t use the phone much anymore and Dave was one of the few that did pick up and call.‘My next show on P&O will be in memory of Dave which i know would mean alot to him especially as this ship leaves P&O in August.Took some time out of writing for this sad post.I can’t not pay tribute to an inspiration and incredibly talented man…‘The end of an era, the end of a Legend.
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