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

By Paul Berentzen
Published 3rd Aug 2019, 12:53 BST
Updated 3rd Aug 2019, 13:53 BST
Joe Longthorne meets fans at his 60th birthday party at Viva Blackpool.Joe Longthorne meets fans at his 60th birthday party at Viva Blackpool.
Joe Longthorne meets fans at his 60th birthday party at Viva Blackpool.
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.

A 1987 photo of Joe LongthorneA 1987 photo of Joe Longthorne
A 1987 photo of Joe Longthorne
Joe Longthorne in 1989, promoting his album Especially For You in PrestonJoe Longthorne in 1989, promoting his album Especially For You in Preston
Joe Longthorne in 1989, promoting his album Especially For You in Preston
Joe Longthorne switching on the Cleveleys Christmas lights in 2004.Joe Longthorne switching on the Cleveleys Christmas lights in 2004.
Joe Longthorne switching on the Cleveleys Christmas lights in 2004.
A 2004 image of Joe undergoing treatment at the Macmillan Unit in ManchesterA 2004 image of Joe undergoing treatment at the Macmillan Unit in Manchester
A 2004 image of Joe undergoing treatment at the Macmillan Unit in Manchester
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