KEN Dodd was beloved by millions of fans across Britain, thanks to his long career as a comedian.
The popular star sadly passed away in 2018 leaving behind his wife, Lady Anne Dodd.
Who is Lady Anne Dodd?
Born in 1942, Anne Jones is a former Bluebell dancer.
She met Ken Dodd during a pantomime in Liverpool in the late 1970s, and began dating in the 80s.
Anne appeared in his shows playing the piano, guitar, flute and singing as Miss Sybie Jones.
Ken found love with Anne after his first fiancé, Anita Boutin, died of a brain tumour in 1977 aged 45, after 24 years together.
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Is Lady Anne Dodd married?
The couple had been together for 40 years before they decided to get married on March 9, 2018 – just two days before Ken died, aged 90.
A registrar performed the wedding at his home in Knotty Ash– a suburb of Liverpool.
Anne then became Lady Anne due to the fact that Ken received a knighthood in 2016.
Ken was released from hospital in February 2018 after being admitted with a chest infection.
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Anne had been in the process of cancelling all of Ken’s 2018 tour dates due to his ill health, but he passed away on March 11, 2018.
In a statement Ken’s publicist Robert Holmes said: “Anne is obviously very upset. They had been together for 40 years. It’s a love story to beat them all.”
Anne then gave a prepared statement to press outside their Knotty Ash home.
She said: “The world has lost the most life-enhancing, brilliant and creative comedian with an operatically trained voice, who just wanted to make people happy.”
“He lived to perfect his art and entertain his live and adoring audiences.
“I have been overwhelmed by the love and affection which I have already received from dear friends and the public, and I thank you all.”
Does Lady Anne Dodd have any children?
Lady Anne Dodd hasn’t had any children during her life.
Sadly, Anne and Ken were unable to have kids despite several attempts at IVF.
Neither of them had children from past relationships.
What is Lady Anne Dodd’s net worth?
When Ken died, it was reported his entire fortune went to his wife, Lady Anne.
He had an estimated net worth of £28million.
As he had no will, and he had married Anne two days before he died, it was reported she would inherit everything.