Les Dawson
Les Dawson Born Leslie Dawson, Jr. (1931-02-02)2 February 1931 Collyhurst, Manchester, England Died 10 June 1993(1993-06-10) (aged 62) Whalley Range, Manchester, England Cause of death Heart attack Nationality English Occupation Comedian and novelist Years active 1959 – 1993 Known for Comedy and stage Spouse(s) Margaret Dawson (1960-1986) (her death) Tracey Dawson (1989-1993) (his death) Leslie "Les" Dawson, Jr. (2 February 1931 – 10 June 1993) was an English comedian and writer remembered for deadpan style, curmudgeonly persona and jokes about his mother-in-law and wife.