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- By the mid-1970s alcohol had started to erode Cooper's professionalism and club owners complained that he turned up late or rushed through his show in five minutes. In addition he suffered from chronic indigestion, lumbago, sciatica, bronchitis and severe circulation problems in his legs.
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Apr 17, 2014 · The fact that Tommy was unable to quit drinking and smoking meant that he was in very bad health by 1984. He died during a live TV performance for Live from Her Majesty’s . He collapsed onstage but the audience were so used to him performing crazy stunts that they assumed it was part of the act.
In 1974 a Merseyside club complained he stayed drinking till 7am, and on one night of his week's booking he did not show up at all. He had to forgo a quarter of his fee.
Mar 15, 2021 · Last week I lost three days!”. The reality was that Tommy, who used drink to calm his stage nerves, was an alcoholic. He once poured gin and tonic over his breakfast cereal, complaining that milk was full of cholesterol, and was known to knock back three bottles of Dubonnet in a sitting.
Apr 22, 2014 · 30 Tommy Cooper jokes that show his comedy genius: ... But the booze eventually became a problem that began seriously affecting both his work and his family life. ... “Have a drink on me!” ...
- Nathan Bevan
By the end of the 1970s, Cooper was smoking and drinking heavily, which affected his career and his health, effectively ending offers to front new programmes and relegating him to performing as a guest star on other entertainment shows.
Tommy Cooper was not without his vices, unfortunately, he became more dependent on drink as his life progressed. Also, whilst under the heavy influence of alcohol he sometimes behaved in a violent way towards his wife.
Sep 22, 2011 · It may have started a lifelong and, ultimately, fatal habit as Tommy Cooper battled against the effects of alcohol all his life. When Tommy was just three the family moved from Caerphilly to...
