Here we look back at the singer-comedian's life and times - enjoy!
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George Formby, second from left, gets ready to step off the flying boat launch in the course of the voyage to England from Burma front, where he had been entertaining the troops in the fighting line.
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Actor and singer George Formby entertaining troops, playing in the crowd at a seaside concert hall in northern England in 1939
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English entertainer George Formby give a jolly wave, pictured with his wife Beryl on board a ship in 1932.
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16th March 1940 - George Formby the English comedian renowned for playing his ukulele. He established himself on the stage and screen with his most famous song 'Cleaning Windows' pictured entertaining the troops.