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Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Opportunity Knocks star who appeared alongside Les Dawson dies
Tributes are pouring in for singer and television personality Anne Gordon, who has sadly died. Anne, an 84 year old Cleethorpes resident, died following a brief illness. She initially gained fame after appearing on the popular show "Opportunity Knocks" with Hughie Green and went on to share the screen with notable figures such as comedian Les Dawson and singer Vince Hill. Her daughter Joanne paid homage to her, saying: "She was very family-oriented. They were her world." She further added: "She also had a very interesting and full life." Liz, Anne's other daughter, added: "She always put us first. She loved us all. She did everything she could to help. She was a superwoman and full of love. She was always called "G.G." by the family."
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Opportunity Knocks star and singer dies aged 84 after short illness as family pay tribute
A "SUPERWOMAN" singer and TV star has sadly died - as tributes roll in. Anne Gordon, 84, from Cleethorpes, has died after a short illness. Advertisement 2 Anne Gordon was a popular singer and TV star 2 She achieved success after starring in "Opportunity Knocks" with Hughie Green She achieved success after starring in "Opportunity Knocks" with Hughie Green. Anne also starred alongside comedian Les Dawson and singer Vince Hill on TV. In a tribute to the star, her daughter Joanne said: "She was very family-oriented. They were her world." She added: "She also had a very interesting and full life." Advertisement Read more TV Her other daughter, Liz, said: "She always put us first. She loved us all. She did everything she could to help. She was a superwoman and full of love. She was always called "G.G." by the family." Anne was born at her mother's pub, the former Marquis of Granby in Binbrook. Her mother, Irene Trevor would entertain the local RAF airmen with singing and piano-playing, inspiring Anne to start a singing career. After going to dance school, she went on to perform "If I Were A Bell" from Guys and Dolls on Opportunity Knocks, coming second on the show at age 24. Advertisement Most read in News TV
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Opportunity Knocks star and singer dies aged 84 after short illness as family pay tribute
She was a runner up on the show at just 24 'SHE WAS SUPERWOMAN' Opportunity Knocks star and singer dies aged 84 after short illness as family pay tribute Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A "SUPERWOMAN" singer and TV star has sadly died - as tributes roll in. Anne Gordon, 84, from Cleethorpes, has died after a short illness. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Anne Gordon was a popular singer and TV star 2 She achieved success after starring in "Opportunity Knocks" with Hughie Green She achieved success after starring in "Opportunity Knocks" with Hughie Green. Anne also starred alongside comedian Les Dawson and singer Vince Hill on TV. In a tribute to the star, her daughter Joanne said: "She was very family-oriented. They were her world." She added: "She also had a very interesting and full life." Her other daughter, Liz, said: "She always put us first. She loved us all. She did everything she could to help. She was a superwoman and full of love. She was always called "G.G." by the family." Anne was born at her mother's pub, the former Marquis of Granby in Binbrook. Her mother, Irene Trevor would entertain the local RAF airmen with singing and piano-playing, inspiring Anne to start a singing career. After going to dance school, she went on to perform "If I Were A Bell" from Guys and Dolls on Opportunity Knocks, coming second on the show at age 24.
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Opportunity Knocks star and singer dies aged 84 after short illness as family pay tribute
A "SUPERWOMAN" singer and TV star has sadly died - as tributes roll in. Anne Gordon, 84, from Cleethorpes, has died after a short illness. 2 2 She achieved success after starring in "Opportunity Knocks" with Hughie Green. Anne also starred alongside comedian Les Dawson and singer Vince Hill on TV. In a tribute to the star, her daughter Joanne said: "She was very family-oriented. They were her world." She added: "She also had a very interesting and full life." Her other daughter, Liz, said: "She always put us first. She loved us all. She did everything she could to help. She was a superwoman and full of love. She was always called "G.G." by the family." Anne was born at her mother's pub, the former Marquis of Granby in Binbrook. Her mother, Irene Trevor would entertain the local RAF airmen with singing and piano-playing, inspiring Anne to start a singing career. After going to dance school, she went on to perform "If I Were A Bell" from Guys and Dolls on Opportunity Knocks, coming second on the show at age 24.
