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Funeral date announced for Black Country comedy legend Aynuk

The funeral of popular Black Country comedian Alan "Aynuk" Smith will take place on Monday, April 25. The service, in memory of the popular funny man, will be at St Andrew's Church in Netherton, Dudley, at 1pm.

Mark Andrews, The Express and Star, 7th April 2022

Black Country comedian Aynuk dies as son pays tribute

Alan Smith, a member of Black Country comic duo Aynuk and Ayli, who described as the area's "greatest ambassador" has died in hospital after a short illness aged 84.

Thomas Parkes, The Express and Star, 23rd March 2022