Paul Chuckle’s brother Jimmy has died just 12 months after their sibling and fellow ChuckleVision star Barry passed away.
Jimmy Patton, aged 87, was a familiar face on the Chuckle Brothers’ popular kids’ show and known for his catchphrase, “And no slacking!”
Read more: Chuckle Brothers star Paul’s grief over Barry has left him in physical pain
The official Chuckle Brothers Facebook page confirmed the sad news today (July 26), announcing in a statement to fans: “I just thought I’d let you know that the Chuckle Brothers’ older Brother Jimmy Patton has sadly passed away.
“Jimmy was a big part of Chucklevision and the stage shows, where he played the character No Slacking.
“RIP Jim Lad. And No Slacking.”
It is not yet known how he died.
A brief statement from Paul sent to ED! read: “I am devastated! So few words for the loss of another dearly loved brother. RIP, Jimmy, love you.”
Veteran entertainer Barry died in August last year, at the age of 73, from a secret battle with bone cancer.
His manager said at the time: “It is with great sadness that the family announce that Barry passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Ann and all his family.
“The family would like to express their thanks to the many people who have been fans of The Chuckle Brothers and they know that they will share in part the great, great loss they feel.”
Read more: Paul Chuckle reveals Chucklevision theme turn saved an 8-year-old girl’s life
Just week’s earlier, Barry smiled in a selfie shared for his fans on Instagram, telling them: “Enjoying the sunshine. While Paul’s away I can slack a bit.”
Paul said, after losing Barry: “I’ve not just lost my brother, I’ve lost my theatrical partner of many, many years and my very best friend.”
Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday in June, Paul revealed he still misses Barry “terribly”.
He told the paper: “When you lose someone who is close to you, it physically hurts inside. It really hurts. I still miss Barry terribly.
Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story.