Ernie Wise, king of the straight men, dies aged 73

Ernie Wise, king of the straight men, dies aged 73
Ernie Wise, king of the straight men, dies aged 73
iBase ID
274531
Name
Ernie Wise
Surname
Wise
Article title
Ernie Wise, king of the straight men, dies aged 73
Issue date
22/03/1999
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Issue date year
1999
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Illustrated
Yes
Obituary
Yes
Library location
  • Morecambe
Format
  • Cuttings
Details
The death of Ernie Wise is detailed. Tributes to the comedian are noted, as is his lasting legacy as half of one of Britain's most popular comedy duos, Morecambe and Wise.

From 'The Daily Telegraph', 22nd March 1999.