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Tom O'Connor, Liverpool-born comedian and TV game-show maestro who shot to fame on Opportunity Knocks – obituary
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![Dr. Karl Beattie on Twitter: "So very sad to hear that Tom O'Connor has died. I had the great pleasure of working with him many times over the years. Always kind, always Dr. Karl Beattie on Twitter: "So very sad to hear that Tom O'Connor has died. I had the great pleasure of working with him many times over the years. Always kind, always](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6lCuOrXMAkpelD.jpg)
Dr. Karl Beattie on Twitter: "So very sad to hear that Tom O'Connor has died. I had the great pleasure of working with him many times over the years. Always kind, always
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