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THOMAS FREDERICK `TOMMY` COOPER 1921-1984¦¦A parcel of Tommy Cooper related memorabilia and artwork to be offered on behalf of The Tommy Cooper Society to raise further funds for `Tommy`s Ticker Campaign`, a campaign to purchase defibrillators for public use in locations of public assembly.¦¦Born in Caerphilly, Tommy Cooper became one of the world`s most recognisable and innovative comedians, his television work spanning nearly 40 years after his `big break` on the BBC talent show `New to You`. On 15 April 1984, he collapsed from a heart attack live on London Weekend Television`s `Live From her Majesty`s`.¦¦There is a statue of Tommy Cooper standing in his hometown of Caerphilly which was unveiled by Sir Anthony Hopkins, a patron of The Tommy Cooper Society`. ¦In a 2005 poll `The Comedian`s Comedian`, Tommy Cooper was voted the sixth greatest comedy act ever.¦¦1. Oil on canvas - full standing portrait of Tommy Cooper in typical Fez wearing pose and with props¦¦2. Oil on canvas - head and shoulders portrait of a Fez wearing Tommy Cooper¦¦3. A signed still black and white photograph of Sir Anthony Hopkins, patron of The Tommy Cooper Society on location in the film `Instinct`¦¦4. Lindsey Bex (LaBex) limited edition 002/100 head portrait of Tommy Cooper¦¦5. GRENFELL `GREN` JONES mixed media - standing portrait cartoon of the comedian¦¦6. JOHN CLARIDGE limited edition of 50 book of black and white photographic portraits of Tommy Cooper in various expressions together with an artist`s proof black and white photograph of a cigar smoking Tommy¦¦7. A very large collection of letters and manuscripts including signed handwritten letters from Tommy to his agent Miff Ferrie, TV contracts, a synopsis of a programme entitled `Life with Cooper` (addressed to his agent and Barry Cryer), a signed letter from Eric Sykes relating to Tommy`s legacy, various interesting letters from and to Thames Television, ABC Television, Miff Ferrie and other bodies relating to Tommy Cooper`s affairs incorporating merchandising, contracts and TV appearances. ¦¦8. A working script for `London Weekend Television presents Live from her Majesty`s Theatre`, dated April 15, 1984 being the final fateful Tommy Cooper appearance¦¦9. An amusing Tommy Cooper doll