Warren Lakin, Comedy Promoter and Linda Smith's Partner, Dies
Warren Lakin, the comedy promoter and long-term partner of comedian Linda Smith, has died aged 71. He was instrumental in the UK's alternative comedy scene and curated Smith's legacy.
Warren Lakin, the comedy promoter and long-term partner of comedian Linda Smith, has died aged 71. He was instrumental in the UK's alternative comedy scene and curated Smith's legacy.
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