... P1PO, THE CLOWN DIES PIPO, well-known Continental circus and film clown, especially popular In France, died, following a long illness, on August 6, at the age of 68, in Paris. His real name was GUSTAVE SOFMAN and he was bom in Amsterdam; his father was Swed ish and his mother Belgian. He started his long career, as a boy clown in circuses at the age of 14 and in 1939, In Paris, he commenced ...

... AGNES BELL AGNES BELL, known to hund reds of people in the profession as Nessie, and for many years warden of the Theatre Girls' Club in Greek Street, died in Winchester on June 29, aged 86. She retired from the Club when she was 82, having origin ally taken over the post of warden from Mrs Compton, mother of Fay Compton and Compton Mackenzie. ...

... CHARLTON PIANIST DOT CHARLTON died last month aged 87. as result of a fire at har home. From 1917 to '46. she was pianist/ entertainer in concert parties travelling the country from week to week and was with ENSA throughout the war, visiting some very remote spots Ms Chariton was an honorary member of the LCPA. I ...

... The late LOUIS HAYDEN started at he Windmill Theatre as a resident drag act then appeared in a series of shows for the late HYMIE ZAHL which started the trend of drag performances. DANNY LA RUE and ALAN HAYNES were in the same shows. He appeared with ALFRED MARKS and some of the top comedy stars during his Wind mill days. Hayden died aged 56 in the Roosevelt Hospital, New York where he had ...

... OWEN FRANCIS (BUSTER BANOON OF THE FOUR ASTOUNDERS) at his home on February 19th, 1971 Always Near Me My Darling Your sorrowing wife Jessie Also with love from son Peter, daughter Copper son-in-law Rikki and grandson little Richard. ...

... LEILA LEIPZIG, widow of the world famous card and coin Manipulator, NATE LEIPZIG, died last week in London. Nate Leipzig, who was born in Sweden, came to London via America in 1901, and rapidly became a top of the-bill attraction at all the leading halls. He married Leila in 1906. and the couple made their permanent home in London. For a number of years Leila Leipzig had a millinery ...

... BRYON O'LEARY BRYON O'LEARY, the actor, died in London or May 16, aged 36. Born in New Zealand he was with the New Zealand Players for three years. Came to Britain in 1958. His West End appearances included parts in Candide, The Love Doctor, Fiorello, Virtue In Danger, Robert and Elizabeth, Man of La Mancha. He was with Jon Pert wee, appearing as Mr Sullivan in Mr Gilbert and Mr Sullivan ...

... IEAN VILAR, the French actor, has died at the age of 58. He studied for the stage with Charles Dullin and made his first appearance in Paris 30 years ago, subsequently becom ing one of the most dis tinguished actors and directors on the French stage. He made his first appearance in London in 1956 on the stage of the Palace in the title-role of Don Juan in a production which caused a minor ...

... , American designer, died in Toronto General Hos pital on February 15, after a short illness, at the age of 34. He came to Europe in his early 20's and became Sean Kenny's general assistant, but had been working on his own for several other managements. His London productions included Blitz Maggie May and The Flying Dutchman and King Priam at Covent Garden, the Mermaid production of Gulli ...

... STONE ELLISTON DOROTHY STONE, known aa DOL LY ELLISTON. diad on January 12 at Hove The Elliston family was well-known in the profession, FRANK ELLISTON being successful with sketches and as a manager and producer. Dolly Stone herself was in musical comedy in her young days, worked in repertory, and later mede a name playing the Goose in pantomime. She was with EMILE LITTLER shows for many years. ...

... NAUGHTON CHARLIE NAUGHTON. of the famous team of Naughton and Gold and pioneer member of the original GEORGE BLACK'S London Palladium CRAZY GANG, died, aged 89. on February 11 in King's College Hospital. London. He was bom on April 23. 1887, in Glasgow and teamed up with JIMMY GOLD with the pair making their professional debut, on July 10, 1908. at the HIPPO DROME, Glasgow. They came to ...

... De HAVEN BILLY DeHAVEN of DeHAVEN AND PAGE died on February 12, aged 87 at Ashford General Hospital. The funeral was held at Hansworth Crematorium on Wednesday. February 18. ...