It is a sad day on the Isle of man as we say farewell to one of our favourite residents. Sir Norman Wisdom passed away yesterday.
Here is an extract from an article that appeared concerning Sir Norman in today's Independant. You can read the full artilce here.
Charlie Chaplin called him his "favourite clown," and generations of British filmgoers would have wholeheartedly agreed.
The death of the veteran comedian, actor and singer Sir Norman Wisdom yesterday evening brought tributes from every corner of the entertainment business he so successfully made his own during a career which spanned seven decades.
His family said he died "peacefully" at the Abbotswood Nursing Home on the Isle of Man. Sir Norman had suffered a series of strokes over the past six months, but the 95-year-old had apparently maintained a degree of independence until just a few days ago when his health went into rapid decline.
What sort of tribute should the Isle of Man pay Sir Norman? Perhaps a statue or a garden of rememberance? What do you think?
