Arthur attended The Liverpool Institute High School for Boys, which included The Beatles Sir Paul McCartney and the late George Harrison, amongst its former pupils.
British comedian.
Daughter Anthea Askey
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's Honours List for his services to entertainment.
He was interred at Putney Vale Cemetery and Crematorium in Putney Vale, London, England.
The TV rights to all of Arthur Askey's films have been bought by pop producer fan Pete Waterman.