Comedian Duncan Norvelle, famed for ‘chase me’ catchprase, dies at 66

Comic Duncan Norvelle, identified for his trademark “Chase me” catchphrase, has died on the age of 66, his agent has mentioned.

His administration staff paid tribute in an announcement, saying: “All I can say is Duncan was a comedy genius and British icon forward of his time who cherished showbusiness.

“We managed Duncan and re-released his album Music From My Life, however greater than something he turned a superb buddy and shall be actually missed within the leisure world.”

A well-known face on British TV within the Nineteen Eighties, Leicestershire-born Norvelle appeared on numerous TV exhibits together with Shock Shock, Wogan and the Keith Harris Present.

He rose to fame on the ITV selection present Saturday Royal within the early 80s, and was seen extra lately on a Come Dine with Me particular and Pointless Celebrities.

A submit on his Fb web page, signed by his associate Lynn on Thursday, mentioned: “It is with nice disappointment myself and Duncan’s kids need to announce the passing of Duncan Norvelle this morning at 8.15am.

“Duncan handed peacefully with myself and daughter Yasmin. Relaxation in peace our comedy legend, so deeply cherished and shall be so very missed.”

It added that funeral preparations could be introduced in the end.

Tributes have begun to return in from fellow comics together with Jim Davidson, who wrote on X: “Relaxation in peace Duncan. You have been, and all the time shall be, a Correct Comic.”

Comic Jimmy Cricket wrote: “Duncan was a charismatic performer who thrilled audiences up and down the nation together with his model of humour and hilarious impressions, he was additionally a person of indomitable spirit! RIP outdated buddy.”

Norvelle, who suffered a stroke in 2012, was admitted to hospital two weeks in the past.