Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailComic Ernie Wise’s devoted wife Doreen has died aged 86 after a five-year battle with ill-health. In 2009, she told of how she and Ernie had decided early on that they would not have children. (Image: REX/Shutterstock)“Ernie always said as soon as children are involved, the wife stays at home and that way trouble lies,” she said. (Image: PA)As Doreen joined Ernie and Eric on the road, she saw into the heart of their comedy partnership. And I always knew I was number one.”In fact, Eric – who died aged 58 in 1984 – tied the knot with wife Joan six weeks before Ernie and Doreen did.

Source: Daily Mirror April 19, 2018 19:24 UTC