Tommy Cooper
Tommy Cooper Born Thomas Frederick Cooper (1921-03-19)19 March 1921 Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales, UK Died 15 April 1984(1984-04-15) (aged 63) Her Majesty's Theatre, London, England, UK Cause of death Heart attack Resting place Mortlake Crematorium Occupation Prop comedian, comedian, magician Years active 1948–1984 Spouse(s) Gwen Henty (1947–1984) Partner(s) Mary Fieldhouse (1967–1984) Children Victoria Thomas Henty (deceased) Parents Gertrude (née Wright) and Tom Cooper Thomas Frederick "Tommy" Cooper (19 March 1921 – 15 April 1984) was a British prop comedian and magician. Cooper was a member of the Magic Circle, and respected by traditional magicians. He was famed for his red fez, and his appearance was large and lumbering, at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and more than 15 stone (210 lb; 95 kg) in weight. On 15 April 1984, Cooper collapsed, and died soon afterwards, from a heart attack on national television.