Freddie Starr
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Freddie Starr found dead at 76
Comedy star and musician Freddie Starr has been found dead at his Spanish home. He was 76.
British Comedy Guide, 9th May 2019Seven comedy icons with a seedy reputation
It seems that every day a new showbusiness career lies in tatters as the world finally catches up to the men who abuse their power to harass and grope women. But for decades bad behaviour has gone unpunished... here are seven comedians beloved in their day - and some even now - despite widespread reports of pretty salacious behaviour that surely would not be tolerated today.
Chortle, 20th November 2017Barry Cryer: 'Tommy Cooper had a sadistic streak'
Tommy Cooper had a 'sadistic streak' which made him relish making people uncomfortable, Barry Cryer has revealed.
Chortle, 22nd January 2017Freddie Star 'suicidal' after sex abuse probe
Comedian Freddie Starr has told how being under police investigation for allegations of historical sex abuse left him "suicidal".
The Huffington Post, 27th September 2015Freddie Starr loses groping defamation case
Freddie Starr has lost his High Court claim against Karin Ward, who said he groped her when she was 15.
BBC News, 10th July 2015Freddie Starr sues over grope claim
Freddie Starr is claiming damages from a woman who says he groped her when she was 15.
BBC News, 15th June 2015Theatre loses money after Freddie Starr cancellation
Theatre-goers were left disappointed when comedian Freddie Starr did not appear in Hustanton last week.
Lynn News, 1st May 2015Freddie Starr case highlights plight of arrested journalists
The case of Freddie Starr graphically illustrates the toll an extended period on police bail can take on the suspect of a crime.
Dominic Ponsford, The Press Gazette, 13th May 2014Freddie Starr will not be prosecuted, CPS confirms
Entertainer Freddie Starr will not be prosecuted following allegations of sex offences, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
BBC News, 6th May 2014Freddie Starr held over new sex abuse claims
Freddie Starr has been arrested for a fourth time by detectives investigating allegations of sexual abuse as part of Operation Yewtree.
BBC News, 12th February 2014