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Al Debbo, South African comedian died he was , 87.

Al Debbo was a South African comedian and actor died he was , 87.
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(June 22, 1924 – July 13, 2011)

Debbo made his film debut in Die Kaskenades van Dokter Kwakin 1949.[1] He appeared in over twenty films in a movie career that spanned more than 60 years.[1] His last film role was in the 2004 movie, Oh Schuks... I'm Gatvol, which was directed by Leon Schuster.[1]
Debbo was known for recorded comedic pieces, including Bolandse Nooientjie and Die Tantes van Nantes.[1] He released his last album, Pieringoog Potpourri, in 2000, which contained some of his best known comedic work.[1]
In 2011, Al Debbo was awarded the Comics Choice Awards' lifetime achievement honor for his contributions to South Africa's entertainment industry.[1]
Debbo was admitted to the Bloemfontein Medi-Clinic in June 2011 for treatment of a lung infection and a heart condition.[2] He died three weeks later at the hospital in Bloemfontein on July 13, 2011, at the age of 87.[1]

 

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