Rikki Fulton OBE | |
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 Fulton as painted by Thomas Kluge in 1997 | |
| Born | Robert Kerr Fulton 15 April 1924 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 27 January 2004 (aged 79) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Years active | 1947–2002 |
| Spouses | Ethel Scott
(m. 1949; div. 1968)Kate Matheson (m. 1969) |
Robert Kerr "Rikki" Fulton[1] OBE (15 April 1924 – 27 January 2004) was a Scottish comedian and actor best remembered for writing and performing in the long-running BBC Scotland sketch show, Scotch and Wry.[2] He was also known for his appearances as one half of the double act, Francie and Josie, alongside Jack Milroy.[2] Suffering from Alzheimer's disease in his later years, Fulton died in 2004, aged 79.[3]
- ^ As per birth and death, recorded on ScotlandsPeople
- ^ a b "Final tributes to funnyman Fulton". BBC News Online. 3 February 2004. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- ^ "Comic legend Rikki Fulton dies". BBC News Online. 28 January 2004. Retrieved 31 January 2008.