Here we look back at the singer-comedian's life and times - enjoy!
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1940 - George Formby stars in the spy comedy 'Let George Do It'. A still from the film, George has found what appears to be a secret message.
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George Formby, right, entertained the crowds at the Blackpool Illuminations switch-on event in 1953.
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English actor and singer George Formby getting ready to start the Southport Motor Club 10th annual 100-mile Race for Cars in August 1936.
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13th October 1938: Comedian George Formby, who was previously a jockey, pictured with his wife and the horse 'Lucky Bert' which he will rode in a hurdle race and donated his fees to charity.