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Blackpool Street Honors Comedy Legend Sir Ken Dodd
26 Sep
Summary
- A Blackpool street is now Sir Ken Dodd Avenue.
- The renaming honors the late Liverpool comedian.
- The change coincides with a museum exhibition.
Blackpool has officially honored the memory of beloved comedian Sir Ken Dodd by renaming a street in his name. Adelaide Street West, located on the town's famous Golden Mile, has been transformed into Sir Ken Dodd Avenue.
This tribute celebrates the Liverpool entertainer, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 90. The renaming ceremony was personally conducted by Sir Ken Dodd's widow, Lady Anne Dodd. She shared her profound happiness, citing her husband's significant and enduring connection to the resort town.
The poignant street renaming perfectly complements the ongoing Ken Dodd exhibition hosted at Blackpool's Showtown museum. This exhibition further solidifies the comedian's lasting legacy within the community.
