OBIT: Pat Coombs - RIP

Subject: Pat Coombs - RIP
From: Fiolar
Date: 28 May 02 - 09:28 AM

The death has been announced of actress and comedienne Pat Coombs of emphysema aged 75. A hard working professional she appeared in such shows as radio series "Hancock's Half Hour" and in such television series as "Dad's Army"; "Till Death us Do Part" and "On the Buses" to mention a few. Her film appearances included "Carry on Doctor" (1969) and "Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall" (1972) in which she played Spike Milligans mother. She was a regular on the Dick Emery Show and from 1989 to 1990 was in "EastEnders." She suffered from osteoporosis during her later years, a condition which reduced her height from 5ft 8ins to 5ft 2ins. She was an ardent fund raiser for the National Osteoporosis Society and raised more than £100,000. Pat, say hello to Spike, Dick, Arthur Lowe, John Laurie and all the other funny men who I am sure will be most happy for you to join their company.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Pat Coombs - RIP
From: alison
Date: 28 May 02 - 10:55 AM

awwwww...... I remember her for the voice over in the "High Karate" aftershave ads.....

"his strong muscular arms enfolded her softly yielding body.... OOOOOOH-ARRR shouldn't be allowed!!!"

rest in peace

alison

Subject: RE: OBIT: Pat Coombs - RIP
From: AliUK
Date: 28 May 02 - 11:07 AM

Don't forget her comedy with Peggy Mount ( who died last year), the name of which escapes me at the moment. Pat was an inveterate smoker and had just finished recording a radio play when she was taken ill. Another great british comedy talent bites the dust, who's there to take their places...Bloody AliG!!?

Subject: RE: OBIT: Pat Coombs - RIP
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 28 May 02 - 12:13 PM

ear old Pat ... sadly missed.

Steve

Subject: RE: OBIT: Pat Coombs - RIP
From: Cappuccino
Date: 28 May 02 - 12:20 PM

Yes, another trouper of the old school gone. RIP indeed.

- Ian B

Subject: RE: OBIT: Pat Coombs - RIP
From: Tam the bam fraeSaltcoatsScotland
Date: 28 May 02 - 02:09 PM

I'm was sad to hear about the death of Pat Coombs, I'll remember her always

Tom