Tributes to 'giggler', 'national hero' and 'ultimate entertainer' Des O'Connor
reached the nation, tributes poured in from performers, politicians and spots stars alike.His long-time friend and fellow comedian Jimmy Tarbuck called him a "national hero".Speaking to PA news agency, the 80-year-old performer said: "Cilla Black was a national hero. The Beatles are national heroes and Des O'Connor was one."O'Connor and Tarbuck performed together at the London Palladium in 2015, and toured the country the following year.