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Grieving Roy 'Chubby' Brown is forced to postpone gig - but he's thanked fans for their support
The Grangetown-born star has lost voice as he tries to 'get back to what I do best - making people laugh', and performed against medical advice. Comedian Roy "Chubby" Brown was forced to pull out of a gig - just days after "getting back to what I do best" following the tragic death of his son. In a turbulent time for the Teesside funnyman, Chubby hit the road again last week to perform at venues on the south coast. The devastated dad-of-seven cancelled some dates after learning of the death of his son, Martin Reilly , and to attend his funeral, held on Thursday, April 4 at Teesside Crematorium.
Left home at 14, then lived rough until joining the merchant navy among various other jobs. Got into the Working Men's Club in the 50s, first as a drummer, then evolved a comedy act. He appeared on Opportunity Knocks in the 70s and came fourth. He then decided to 'go blue' and became one of the most foul-mouthed comics on his circuit. His act causes offence to many, but has built up a dedicated following, even though the nature of his material has kept him off TV.