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Rikki Fulton

Rikki Fulton

Rikki Fulton's widow dies at her home

THE wife of the late comedian Rikki Fulton has died at the age of 68, it emerged today.

Fulton funeral row

THE funeral of Rikki Fulton has left a rift between the entertainer’s widow and another stalwart of Scottish variety, Johnny Beattie.

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Friend who left us the gift of hope

WHEN Rikki Fulton died a few days ago, Scotland lost a fine comic actor, and we lost a friend. Two years ago, Rikki was diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s disease and, with the support of his wife, Kate, he announced this to the public. Rikki’s willingness to speak openly has helped to raise awareness and to break down the barrier of fear surrounding the illness.

Rikki Fulton

Actor and comedian

Rev Jolly creator Fulton dies at 79

RIKKI FULTON, one of Scotland’s best loved comedians, has died at the age of 79.

Star Treatment

COMEDIAN and actor Rikki Fulton’s struggle with Alzheimer’s is described in a BBC documentary next week. A previous Star Treatment looked at Charlton Heston, who had the textbook symptoms of progressive memory lapses, mood swings and difficulty finding words. Coronation Street’s Audrey Roberts prompted a look at the problem of diagnosing the condition.

Fulton: How I live with Alzheimer's

IN HIS heyday, Rikki Fulton strutted the stage, a genius who created characters that will be forever cherished - Josie of Francie and Josie and the Rev IM Jolly were but two.

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