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| − | '''Robert Alan Monkhouse''', OBE, best known as an [[English]] comedian who hosted | + | '''Robert Alan Monkhouse''', OBE, best known as an [[English]] comedian who hosted a number of television game shows, was active in [[fandom]] in the 1940s and '50s, before establishing his career. He [[Writing|wrote]] and [[Art|drew]] for [[fanzines]] while at school, and attended [[conventions]], among them [[Coroncon]] in 1953. |
He also drew for [[comic books]], notably ''Tornado'' (1948). | He also drew for [[comic books]], notably ''Tornado'' (1948). | ||
| − | Though [[gafiated]], he kept in touch with old friends, such as [[Rog Peyton]], and maintained a large [[collection]] of [[books]] and [[comics]]. | + | Though [[gafiated]], he kept in touch with old friends, such as [[Rog Peyton]], and maintained a large [[collection]] of [[books]], films and [[comics]]. |
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| + | He died of cancer. | ||
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| + | * [https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2003/dec/29/obituaries Obituary] by Dennis Barker, The Guardian, December 29, 2003. | ||
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| + | See also: [[Celebrity Fen]]. | ||
{{person|born=1928|died=2003}} [[Category:fan]] [[Category:artist]] [[Category:UK]] | {{person|born=1928|died=2003}} [[Category:fan]] [[Category:artist]] [[Category:UK]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:57, 10 March 2024
(June 1, 1928 – December 29, 2003)
Robert Alan Monkhouse, OBE, best known as an English comedian who hosted a number of television game shows, was active in fandom in the 1940s and '50s, before establishing his career. He wrote and drew for fanzines while at school, and attended conventions, among them Coroncon in 1953.
He also drew for comic books, notably Tornado (1948).
Though gafiated, he kept in touch with old friends, such as Rog Peyton, and maintained a large collection of books, films and comics.
He died of cancer.
- Obituary by Dennis Barker, The Guardian, December 29, 2003.
See also: Celebrity Fen.
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