Joe Longthorne: A look back at long career of veteran Blackpool entertainer

By Paul Berentzen

Published 3rd Aug 2019, 12:53 GMT

Updated 3rd Aug 2019, 13:53 GMT

Veteran entertainer Joe Longthorne has died, aged 64, in his husband's arms at their Blackpool home

Here we take a look back on his career through photos taken from the archives. Read tributes to Joe here.

Joe Longthorne meets fans at his 60th birthday party at Viva Blackpool.

placeholder image — Joe Longthorne meets fans at his 60th birthday party at Viva Blackpool.

A 1987 photo of Joe Longthorne

placeholder image — A 1987 photo of Joe Longthorne

Joe Longthorne in 1989, promoting his album Especially For You in Preston

placeholder image — Joe Longthorne in 1989, promoting his album Especially For You in Preston

Joe Longthorne switching on the Cleveleys Christmas lights in 2004.

placeholder image — Joe Longthorne switching on the Cleveleys Christmas lights in 2004.

A 2004 image of Joe undergoing treatment at the Macmillan Unit in Manchester

placeholder image — A 2004 image of Joe undergoing treatment at the Macmillan Unit in Manchester

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