Jimmy Tarbuck led a series of tributes to Des O'Connor and recounted how the legend of the show allowed him to be stitched together at his last party.
He said that while the "ultimate entertainer" may have left Earth, he was sure he would now be laughing in heaven with other late Britain's best comedians.
Pal Jimmy fell at home more than a week ago and spoke after the death of Dees, 88.
The two spoke just two days before the accident. Jimmy said the last words of the five Texas were a "rude joke" that made them laugh until "we're all hurt."
He said: "He's still joking.
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Des O'Connor's journey from Butler to National Treasure ended at age 88.
"We had a good conversation, a little bit of laughter. I've been laughing at him."
Jimmy said he believed his friends would come to heaven with other entertainers such as Eric Morcambe, Ernie Wis, Ronnie Corbett and Sir Bruce Forsyth, as well as Bobby Ball and Eddie Large, who died this year.
He also said: "It's been a terrible year. "It's scary to lose these good friends.
"I'm sure they all laughed. ”
"He loves life. Sadly, sadly, he will be forgotten. He was beloved and had a good career. What I miss most about him is the standing ovation, which happens every night. I saw him staring at me and smiling, and then always smiling. I will miss him."
The two plan to return to Palladium in London, where they performed in 2015 and then went to London. They also collaborated last year.
Jimmy, 80, said: "I said I wanted to do Palladium again and he said: 'I want to too. I'm sorry it never happened. Des, Jimmy, Ronnie and Bruce attended the Royal Variety Show in 2012. Jimmy said: "It's the first time the four of us have been on a show together. "It was very good".
Dyce's career has been dazzling, spanning 60 years. He died in hospital on Saturday after falling at his home in Buckinghamshire.
At first, he recovered well and was looking forward to returning home, but his agent said his condition deteriorated but died while sleeping at night.
Melanie Sykes pays tribute to the late star.
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The Buick host with you first hosted his own show in 1963 and continued to host prime-time TV for more than 45 years.
Melanie Sykes, who co-hosts today with Des and Mel, said: "He has the softest hands and the kindest heart. "He has all kinds of talents, and as a generalist, he's stubborn.
"He was the unanimous vote of friends and colleagues. When he chose me as his daytime co-host today, it was one of the greatest days of my career. In the years that followed, working with him was an education and an honor.
"We worked for a long time but always laughed, especially because when performing, he would always tell me that I looked like a thief's dog. ”
"I'll never forget all these years, and I won't forget him. Dear ones, you will always miss it".
Carol Vorderman hosted the countdown with Londoner Des until both left in 2008. Waldman said her friend was "lively and funny, and he always wanted to entertain people".
She added, "Dad always wanted to do something bad. "His humor was always mischievous and kind. I think it will be his legacy.
"When you can see him remotely, you always smile. ”
Susie Dent in the left corner of the dictionary adds: "We have lost a real agent, a man who disappears from a song or laughter, someone who would say 'violin, bum and stock tops' if any of us lingered on a single sentence. ”
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"The countdown audience likes him and we like him." , Texas".
Comedian Russ Abbot added: "I've had the pleasure of being on his show many times and he's a great, generous host who always wants guests to shine. "He's the ultimate entertainer, but more importantly, he's a really good guy. No gifts or bugs. He always had a smile on his face, and laughter was legendary".