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Did Benny Hill deserve to be cancelled? (www.chortle.co.uk)

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The week's best comedy on TV and radio

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[–] wewbull@feddit.uk 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Kenny was still a big name when he died. His own TV show ended in '89 when he was diagnosed HIV positive, and he continued working in a more limited form for a few more years before succumbing to AIDS in '95.

[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 1 points 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing