Paul Chuckle’s secret heartache as he reveals brother Barry’s ‘fear of hospitals’ could have been partly to blame for his death

Paul Elliott of The Chuckle Brothers admitted brother Barry Chuckle kept his illness from him [ITV]

Paul Chuckle has opened up about the loss of his brother Barry in a candid interview – claiming his sibling’s fear of hospitals led to his “downfall” towards the end of his life.

The Chuckle Brothers star – real name, Barry Elliot – sadly died aged 73 on 5 August last year, surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. 

Seven months on, and his heartbroken …