Tommy Cooper Tribute

Absolutely delighted that the great Sir Anthony Hopkins has unveiled the long overdue statue of Tommy Cooper this weekend.

It is a little-known fact that one of the funniest entertainers ever was a Welshman – Cooper was born in Caerphilly in 1921.

The statue is 9ft high and made from bronze, and played host to Hopkins and a fair crowd who were thrilled with Sir Anthony’s own celebrated Tommy Cooper impersonation

“It is a pleasure to be here – Tommy Cooper is a comedy legend and I’ve always been a fan.

“The wonderful thing about him is simplicity – his one-line jokes still have me in stitches.”

(Hello)

It’s 24 years since Tommy Cooper died whilst performing onstage.  Definitely one of my favourites, and an all-time great.