WHAT WE’RE ALL SAYING FIONA PARKER Ken Dodd was a giant of comedy THE ISSUE

Sir Ken Dodd was a comedy icon renowned for his one-liners and marathon shows – he died aged 90 on Sunday. Sir Paul Mccartney and The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, paid their tributes, and here are yours...

I heard the sad news on Monday morning that Sir Ken Dodd had died, and it spoilt the rest of the day for me. He was a total one-off and sadly we will never see anyone like him again. Having watched him live and many times on TV, no one was funnier than Ken in full flow.

I also had the privilege of meeting him and speaking to him several times in the 1960s and he was as kind and friendly as one would hope.

His death is a very sad loss to all who enjoyed his humour. Rest in peace, Ken.

K D Thornhill, South East London

I was saddened to hear the news of the death of the great Sir Ken Dodd. I remember I took my then young family to see him on stage many years ago and the show began at 8pm and we didn’t get out of the theatre until 11.45pm.

The man was a one-off and the best British comedian ever. Like his contemporary, Sir Bruce Forsyth, he is completely irreplaceable.

Ken Pennington

Stalybridge, Gtr Manchester

It was sad to hear of the death of the comedy genius and legend that was Ken Dodd. Unlike modern comedians, he could hold an audience enthralled for hours.

He was the king of innuendo, but, unlike today’s comedians, didn’t need to use swear words to get a laugh.

John Hudson

Alvaston, Derby see him a few years ago and he was the funniest man on the planet. In fact, I was in agony from laughing so much. He literally would not let you leave the theatre.

I think his show was scheduled to end around 10pm and we were still there at 1am. RIP, Doddy! Sharon Staniforth, Sheffield How sad to hear of the death of Sir Ken Dodd. He was a proper comedian, not like today’s lot who have to eff and blind to try to get laughs.

The first time I saw him was on the South Pier at Blackpool when I was 16. The place was so full we had to stand up. I simply loved him from that day on because you were always guaranteed a great show and a laugh. RIP, Sir Ken. When you go up there don’t have Saint Peter laughing too much or he might forget to let you in.

Roy Williamson

Castleford, West Yorks

RIP, Sir Ken Dodd, the best comedian ever to play on the variety stage. He made me laugh from being a child, right through to adulthood. He was a true gent and a national treasure.

I will miss his Diddy Men, his tickling stick and his beautiful smile. Farewell to a comedy genius.

Dianne Cryer, Manchester

Well done for a smashing tribute to an icon in yesterday’s Daily Mirror. Sir Ken will be greatly missed by his many admirers – he was a very funny man and one of the best entertainers this country has ever seen. He can never be replaced. RIP Sir Ken.

Barbara Millner St Helens, Merseyside