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Thread #118503   Message #2562088
Posted By: Kampervan
09-Feb-09 - 03:57 PM
Thread Name: Obit - Morris Dancer Andy Henderson (26 Jan 2009)
Subject: Obit - Andy Henderson Morris Man
The following is from the local press:-

"Morris dancer,father-of-three,Andy Henderson suffered a massive heart attack and died during practice.

Andy, 55, was taking a breather as fellow members from Whitstable's Dead Horse side were dancing at the Methodist Church Hall in Argyle Road, Whitstable, last Monday.

Andy, who founded the organisation in 1986, was renowned as the larger-than-life character he created Moll E Dangle-crutch.

He was taking a break between workouts at the Methodist Church Hall, in Argyle Road last Monday. (Jan 26)."

A sad loss to the local scene.