Puppet busker David Perry: David Powles Copyright Archant Norfolk
False rumours of puppet man’s death
Donna-Louise Bishop, Reporter
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
9:31 AM
Rumours surrounding the death of one of Norfolk’s most well known buskers appear to be untrue after social media sites exploded with hearsay.
Rumours about the death of the Norwich and Great Yarmouth ‘puppet man’, David Perry, began on social network sites Twitter and Facebook.
It was said that Mr Perry passed away in Great Yarmouth yesterday after suffering from a heart attack but a spokesman from the East of England Ambulance said: “We were not called to any deaths of men in their sixties in Great Yarmouth last night.”
A Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital spokesman said on Twitter: “Rumours of his demise have been overstated.”
Twitter users traced the source of the rumour to a single individual on Facebook.
The 67-year-old, who is believed to be living in Norwich, was most recently in the news in September 2007 after saying he would be retiring, but appeared back on the street performing after a week.
He is known for performing in Norwich city centre, usually along Gentleman’s Walk near Starbucks, and Great Yarmouth, usually outside McDonald’s Restaurant on Regent Boulevard, with his collection of puppets.
He has also appeared in the Evening News previously, receiving new puppets donated from the Langley’s toy shop in the city centre.
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12 comments
I first saw this man in Norwich town cenrte with his puppets back in 1994 and he as not changed since then however let him carry on and entertain the public and hope the person who wrote this item gets his come u pence
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birmingham
Sunday, April 3, 2011
was in city today and see our Mr Perry is definitly alive and well, I think he's a very clever old boy, lets face it we all give him a few bob for the shear amusement he gives us and our children, Mr perry helps make Norwich and yarmouth just a little more pleasant. long live Mr Perry
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h
Saturday, April 2, 2011
I don't think he has anything on the Elvis impersonator outside Topshop. He has a wealth of talents.
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Public_mound
Thursday, March 31, 2011
I just wonder if it too late to enter him in the auditions for Britain's Got Talent, he is a hidden discovery of pure genius just like Susan Boyle. Who knows in the future our very own Puppetman could finish up entertaining holidaymakers on the cruise ships.
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mike smith
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Vaply - you said Puppet Man has his knockers. I didn't know he did drag as well. Is there no end to this mans talents?!
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lockers
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Lmills, presumably as you are a commercial concern, you have a contract with Mr Perry and are paying him a royalty for the use of his image?
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Simon Alcock
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The guy is brilliant and these jokes aren't nice. Mr Perry also posed for our greeting cards, at http:www.grimbritain.co.uk grim britain
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Lmills
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The extent to which this rumour went around the internet last night at least confirms one thing - he's made it as a star.
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Jono Read
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
What shallow lives some people must lead to spread falsehoods regarding the demise of one of Norwich's best loved characters.
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Simon Alcock
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thank goodness for that, Norwich would not be the same without him x
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Paz
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
i think that who ever said this is sick in the head
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becca180
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Good news indeed! He has his knockers but the man loves his work and is a local celebrity. I'd also like to give a special mention to the man who stands really still outside Starbucks. Giving up their time for limited reward for the amusement of the children of our fine city.
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Valpy Word
Tuesday, March 29, 2011