Blackpool Vic 'saddened' by death of hospital charity patron Bobby

Blackpool Victoria Hospital has paid tribute to the late comedian Bobby Ball, who died yesterday after testing positive for coronavirus.
By Wes Holmes
Published 29th Oct 2020, 11:56 BST
Updated 29th Oct 2020, 12:00 BST
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Mr Ball, 76, was a keen supporter of the Vic, the Clifton Hospital in St Annes, and their in-house charity Blue Skies, of which he was a patron.

Chief Executive of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kevin McGee, said: “We are saddened to hear about the death of Bobby Ball.

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“He was an amazing character, a great entertainer and a huge supporter of the Trust, its staff and our Blue Skies charity with his wife Yvonne and we know he will be sadly missed by so many people.

“Our deepest sympathies go out to Yvonne and his family.’’

Kila Redfearn, head of the Trust charity Blue Skies, said: “My heart is broken by Bobby’s passing.

“Bobby and his wife Yvonne were our first Patrons and instrumental in fundraising for Blackpool Victoria and Clifton Hospitals.

“In 2019 they were heavily involved in ensuring that every patient got a Christmas present that woke up in our hospitals on Christmas Day and they also played a major role in raising funds for the dementia garden at Clifton Hospital.

“Our thoughts go out to Yvonne and the family at this very sad time.

“Bobby will be dearly missed.’’

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