Kenny Lynch dead: Up On The Roof star dies age 81 as children speak out in tragic message

Kenny Lynch is a singer and actor who broke onto the British pop music scene in the 1960s. His family said in a statement today: “Saddened to share this news with you all.

“Sadly our dad passed away in the early hours this morning. He will be remembered & missed by many. We would like to say a massive thank you to the NHS & the people at Sue Ryder for all their support.

“Bye Dad, we will love you always!”

Kenny was born in Stepney, London in 1938 and went on to become a much loved entertainer, actor, singer and songwriter after building his career by performing in variety shows.

It has not yet been confirmed the cause of the actor’s death but his family thanked the NHS for their support.

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Tributes have been pouring in for the all round entertainer as celebrities and fans alike flocked to offer their condolences.

BBC football pundit Gary Lineker wrote: “Really sorry to hear that Kenny Lynch has passed away. Such a delightful, funny, talented man. Played golf with him on many occasions and he was simply the best company… when he wasn’t late. #ripkenny.”

Singer Boy George said: “God Bless Kenny Lynch. R.I.P. My love and condolences to his family and friends. Absolutely huge part of my 70s life and on.”

One fan wrote: “I am so sorry to hear that, he was someone I grew up with on my TV. I loved seeing him on Last Laugh in Vegas too, he came across as the lovely man I always imagined him to be. My thoughts are with you all.”

Another person commented: “A total legend, I’m very sorry for your loss. RIP Kenny.”

While a third person added: “That’s very sad news. My condolences to you all. Your dad was a funny man and I enjoyed watching him and listening to his music while growing up. Thoughts are with you.”

Kenny had several hits in the UK in the early 1960s, including top tens You Can Never Stop Me Loving You and Up On The Roof.

The singer was on the same bill as The Beatles in 1963, and ended up working with them on a song.

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Band members John Lennon and Paul McCartney had penned the song Misery with the hopes that Helen Shapiro would record it but it wasn’t meant to be as she turned the song down.

Instead, Kenny took the composition and made it more pop orientated which led to the Beatles recording the song for their debut album.

In 1962 he took part in the A Song For Europe Contest with There’s Never Been A Girl but he wasn’t chosen to represent the UK at Eurovision.

He then starred in a number of TV shows, including the 1969 sitcom Curry And Chips, Z-Cars, The Sweeney, Till Death Us Do Part and Treasure Hunt.

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Kenny also wrote songs for other artists such as The Small Face’s hit Sha-La-La-La-Lee.

He was not the only performer in his family, his sister Maxine Daniels was also a jazz singer.

He is survived by his two children, Amy and Bobby, who shared a number of photographs of their dad as part of the touching tribute.

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