Here's what they said as Ken Dodd sculpture unveiled at Blackpool Grand Theatre

The Friends of Blackpool Grand are tickled to unveil a tribute to Sir Ken Dodd OBE

The sculptor undertook the precious project throughout 2020-21 during the national lockdown and his famed previous works include celebrations of comedy greats LesThis spectacular sculpture of Ken features his famous tickling stick along with Dicky Mint - one of his most beloved Diddymen.Friends of The Grand chairman, John Grady, said of the commission: “Sir Ken was a very important founding member of The Friends and an invaluable supporter of the Grand Theatre.

"Every year since the theatre re-opened, he performed on our stage spreading joy and laughter and we wanted to officially recognise his incredible contribution to The Grand and the world of theatre as a whole.” Ken would bring his inimitable one-man show to the Grand, year on year, until his very last live appearances in October 2017.Sir Ken received a knighthood at the age of 89 for his charity work and outstanding career in entertainment, 25 years after he was first awarded an OBE .

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