Des wed his last wife Jodie Brooke Wilson in 2007 (Image: Press Association) Des was pictured giving her a huge smile and thumbs up as they kept their distance. Des is survived by wife Jodie Brooke Wilson and five children. Who is Jodie Brooke Wilson?Age and children of Des O'Connor's singer She said: "He was a joy to work with - he was talented, fun, positive, enthusiastic, kind and a total professional. Des O'CONNOR Des O'Connor dead: TV legend dies aged 88 after suffering fall at home. He was. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? Read about our approach to external linking. Leadership Team | The Ardonagh Group Des O'Connor's income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. Des O'Connor declared he hoped to live to 95 and see his son get married after becoming a dad again at 72. (I Like Good Old Melody)" and "Why Do I Love You?". Fellow comic Russ Abbot added that O'Connor's death was a "great loss" to anyone who met him or saw him on TV. TV legend Des O'Connor dies aged 88 | ITV News Speaking to the Daily Mail, Wilson, 51, said: Des dealt with it very privately. The 88-year-old, hailed the "ultimate entertainer", died after suffering a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire. His singing ability was often parodied on The Morecambe & Wise Show, with O'Connor taking part in the sketches. He loved being on stage - entertaining a live audience. A lovely man pic.twitter.com/18QItazenv, Danny John-Jules (@DannyJohnJules) November 15, 2020, Posting a clip of OConnors famous appearance on the Morecambe and Wise Show, David Baddiel said: RIP Des O Connor. Des O'Connor had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease prior to his death, his wife Jodie Brooke Wilson revealed.