friendship with Cannon. Cannon became a Christian in 1992, with the pair publishing a book called Christianity for Beginners. They regularly featured in their own gospel and "An audience with..." show in churches around the country. He also taught vicars and clergy how to incorporate humor in sermons. He published an autobiography, entitled My Life, in 1993. He was a supporter of the Variety Children's Charity, presiding over the organization's ceremonies and appearing in fundraising events. He received a lifetime achievement honor from Variety, in 2018. Death Ball died from COVID-19 complications at the Victoria Hospital in Blackpool on 28 October 2020, aged 76. A small tribute was paid to Ball after the closing credits of the 2021 New Year's special of Not Going Out, which was the first episode broadcast after his death. Filmography Film Television References External links Official website Cannon and Ball official website Bobby Ball at the British Film Institute 1944 births 2020 deaths 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors Converts to Christianity English male comedians English stand-up comedians English male television actors English television personalities Male actors from Oldham English Christians AAA Championship Car drivers 20th-century English comedians 21st-century English comedians I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series) participants Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in England