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Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott Honored with MBE
30 Dec
Summary
- Paul Elliott awarded MBE for his charitable service to Marie Curie.
- He became an ambassador for Marie Curie after they cared for his brother.
- Elliott, a fan of the Royal Family, is delighted with the honour.
Paul Elliott, best known as half of the iconic comedy duo the Chuckle Brothers, has been recognized with an MBE in the New Year Honours list for his charitable services. Elliott has been a committed ambassador for the charity Marie Curie since October 2016, an organization that provided essential end-of-life care for his brother, Barry, who passed away in 2018.
Elliott, 78, shared his profound surprise and joy upon receiving the news, describing it as 'the best shock' of his life. He fondly recalled how Marie Curie's nurses cared for his brother with 'incredible care and kindness.' His involvement with the charity began after seeing a television appeal, leading to a successful social media campaign that encouraged donations.
Born in Rotherham, Paul and Barry Elliott achieved national fame with their long-running television show ChuckleVision. Their career in entertainment spanned decades, starting in the 1960s and continuing until shortly before Barry's passing. In addition to his MBE, the brothers were honored with a special award at the Bafta children's awards in 2008.
