Frank Sidebottom

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Frank Sidebottom's got cancer
Rasik Sharma
05/15/2010

The comedian who plays the role of cult character, Frank Sidebottom, has revealed it before everyone that he is undergoing the treatment of cancer. Frank, the comic character that became famous for his bulky Paper Mache head, its maker Chris Sievey informed fans that a tumor had been found in his chest.

He said that after going through all hospital scans and X-rays as well as cameras down him and so on, it is confirmed that he suffering from cancer. Despite his condition, he has asked his followers and fans to not to be worried about him. In fact, he said that he is looking forward to another 25 years in this fantastic profession of show business. At present, he has taken off from live shows for some time, in order to take proper rest.

Wannabe pop star Frank is known for humorous cover versions and songs on his hobbies - which he describes as "really fantastic". He became a staple of the college comedy circle in the 1980s, by frequently making an appearance on Mark Radcliffe's previous Radio 1 show and even now has a devoted fan following. He jokingly wrote on his blog that for his next release, it will definitely be Chemotherapy is Really Fantastic.

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Creator Of Cult Comic Frank Sidebottom Dies
June 21, 2010
David Williams,
Sky News Online

Chris Sievey - the man behind cult comedy creation Frank Sidebottom - has died at the age of 54 after collapsing at his home. The comedian passed away after being taken to hospital from his home in Hale, Cheshire, shortly after 1am. He had been recovering from recent treatment to a tumour on his chest.

Despite his illness, Sievey was still gigging as his over-sized, papier-mache headed alter ego only last week. He had found fame with the sharp-suited character - an aspiring singer-songwriter from Timperley, south Manchester - through a series of TV appearances in the 1980s. His TV fame peaked in the early 1990s with his own series, Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show. The comic creation's songwriting skills included parodies of Smiths songs, a medley of Queen hits and a Beatles tribute.

David Behrens, who produced the 1992 ITV series, praised Sievey as a "genuinely funny and creative comic talent" who had built up a "huge and loyal base of fans". "He had been ill recently but his death is terribly sudden and sad," Mr Behrens added. "He came from a great comedy tradition in refusing to acknowledge his real identity when he was in character. As soon as the prop head went on, he'd answer to Frank, never Chris. A real one-of-a-kind."

Paying tribute to him as a "nice bloke", his agent Nigel Round said Sievey had planned to come out from under the papier-mâché mask in the coming years. "Everyone kept it really quiet. We were probably only 12 months from him uncovering himself," Mr Round said.

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