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Revision as of 14:02, 12 September 2022

Norma Farnes
File:Norma-farnes.jpg
Born(1934-12-31)31 December 1934
Died8 February 2019(2019-02-08) (aged 84)
Occupation(s)Producer, Author
Notable workSpike: an intimate memoir
Spouse
John Hyman
(m. 1968, divorced)

Norma Farnes, (31 December 1934–8 February 2019), was best known for being the personal assistant and manager to Spike Milligan and manager to Eric Sykes.

Norma was born in Thornaby, North Yorkshire to Bill and Amy Farnes. Her father worked for ICI and her mother was a department store shop assistant.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Obituary: Norma Farnes, comedy agent who dealt with wild moods of Spike Milligan". Scottish Herald. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 2022-09-12.