A FRIEND of Belfast-born comedian Frank Carson said last night that his thoughts and prayers were with the showbusiness star as he battles a serious illness in hospital.
The man with the “It’s the way I tell ‘em” catch-line, who in recent years has become a high profile supporter of the UK Independence Party, now lives in Blackpool and had an operation for stomach cancer last summer.
Belfast man Dr Fred McGlade, a UKIP official, lives near Frank and told the News Letter last night that his “thoughts and prayers are with Frank and his family at this difficult time”.
He added: “Frank always gives his time willingly to UKIP and while he often gives me a bit of personal stick, it is always in good humour, and always hilarious.”
He confirmed that his friend was once a member of the Parachute Regiment.
“He is such a variety of characters and is as tough as old boots. Never once has Frank refused to support UKIP when I have requested his help, however committed or busy he has been. I spoke to Jimmy Cricket just after Christmas and Jimmy recalled how Frank would often bring UKIP up during conversations. That’s our Frank.”