SINGER DEAD
Kenny Lynch dead – Up On The Roof singer and actor passes away aged 81
LEGENDARY entertainer Kenny Lynch has died aged 81.
The Up On The Roof singer and actor passed away in the early hours of this morning, after making his mark in variety shows in the 60s.
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His family said in a statement: "Saddened to share this news with you all. Sadly our dad passed away in the early hours this morning.
"He will be remembered & missed by many.
"We would like to say a massive thank you to the NHS & the people at Sue Ryder for all their support.
"Bye Dad, we will love you always!"
He is survived by his two children, Amy and Bobby, who shared a number of photographs of their dad as part of the touching tribute.
Kenny, who was born in Stepney, London, in 1938, was awarded an OBE in his lifetime for his entertainment career.
Other famous faces have since shared memories of the entertainer, who was involved in several hits in the 60s including Up On The Roof and You Can Never Stop Me Loving You.
Boy George wrote: "God Bless Kenny Lynch. R.I.P. My love and condolences to his family and friends. Absolutely huge part of my 70s life and on."
ITV's Last Laugh in Vegas actor Jess Conrad added: "We were best mates since we were 15 years of age. Teddy Boys in the West End. He was known as the Black Prince in showbusiness but to me he was a king amongst men.
"My life will never be the same without him. Always love you, bro."
Gary Lineker also paid tribute, saying: "Really sorry to hear that Kenny Lynch has passed away. Such a delightful, funny, talented man.
"Played golf with him on many occasions and he was simply the best company.....when he wasn’t late."
In 1963, Kenny released the first cover of a Beatles song Misery but this was unsuccessful.
Danny Baker said about Kenny: he was a "huge talent, a pioneer and tremendous company".
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Kenny also wrote songs for other artists such as The Small Face's hit Sha-La-La-La-Lee.
In 1962 he took part in the A Song For Europe Contest with There's Never Been A Girl but he wasn't chosen to represent the UK at Eurovision.
He then starred in a number of TV shows, including the 1969 sitcom Curry And Chips, Z-Cars, The Sweeney, Till Death Us Do Part and Treasure Hunt.
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