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Tom Allen on family tragedy that confirmed his ‘worst fears’: ‘Suddenly, my whole life changed’

Comedian Tom Allen's dad died from a heart attack at the age of 80 while his son was on holiday in Grenada. The news changed Tom's life.

Comedian, actor and presenter Tom Allen has come a long way since winning a So You Think You’re Funny contest at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2005. His dad died from a heart attack at the age of 80, leaving Tom – on Blankety Blank this weekend (June 7) – in “total shock”. Allen’s whole life changed when his father died (Credit: Live At The Apollo/YouTube) From his hotel in Grenada, Tom announced the news to his social media followers.

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