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The Grangetown-born star has lost voice as he tries to 'get back to what I do best - making people laugh', and performed against medical advice. Comedian Roy "Chubby" Brown was forced to pull out of a gig - just days after "getting back to what I do best" following the tragic death of his son. In a turbulent time for the Teesside funnyman, Chubby hit the road again last week to perform at venues on the south coast. The devastated dad-of-seven cancelled some dates after learning of the death of his son, Martin Reilly , and to attend his funeral, held on Thursday, April 4 at Teesside Crematorium. With a gig on the Isle of Wight approaching, Roy, 74 , posted on Facebook earlier this week: "It's time I got back to doing what I do best, and that is making people laugh.

Roy Chubby Brown born Royston Vasey ; [1] [2] 3 February is an English stand-up comedian whose act consists of blue humour, a free speaking style and lack of concern for political correctness. Prior to his entertainment career, Vasey had a rough upbringing and left home at the age of fourteen, moving from job-to-job, eventually ending up imprisoned. Once released, he began his performing career alongside his cousins as a drummer in their band The Pipelines, who mainly featured at working men's clubs. The duo named themselves 'Alcock and Brown' , as they shared the same surnames of the pilots of the first transatlantic flight , therefore wearing goggles during their performance. The group eventually disbanded, with Vasey continuing as a comedic act by himself, retaining the goggles. In , Vasey's manager asked him whether he would try performing blue comedy, to which Vasey agreed. His initial performances as 'Roy "Chubby" Brown' were met with offended attendees, mainly Vasey being assaulted and sworn at.

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Left home at 14, then lived rough until joining the merchant navy among various other jobs. Got into the Working Men's Club in the 50s, first as a drummer, then evolved a comedy act. He appeared on Opportunity Knocks in the 70s and came fourth. He then decided to 'go blue' and became one of the most foul-mouthed comics on his circuit.