Twink devastated as beloved parrot Timby dies in tragic accident

Twink has been left devastated after her beloved parrot of 26 years, Timby, was tragically killed during rehearsals for her new pantomime show.

Legendary panto star Adele King aka Twink is devastated after her pet parrot Timby was killed during rehearsals for her new show.

She said: “I have lost my best friend for 26 years,I am broken. He was my constant companion.” Her parrot who slept in her bed with her every night was due to star with her in Virgin Media star Alan Hughes and his partner Karl Broderick’s annual Christmas pantomime cinderella at the National Stadium, Dublin which opened this week.

Twink had agreed to come out of retirement to play the Queen of the Fairies in a pre-recorded video link and be shown on the big screen as part of the panto every day. But Timby lost his life during rehearsals three weeks ago, in an accident the day before filming, and Twink is still too upset to talk about the details.

Dame Barbara Windsor’s Heartfelt Return to Pantomime Despite Illness

Dame Barbara Windsor,a beloved British icon,made a poignant return to the world of pantomime in 2019 despite her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her appearance, a filmed cameo in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the New Theater in Oxford, was a testament to her dedication to her fans and her commitment to honoring the memory of her close friend and fellow entertainer, Timby.

A Promise Kept

Barbara Windsor had initially retired from performing due to her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. However,the producers of the pantomime were steadfast to include her,recognizing her immense popularity and the joy she brought to audiences. They were hopeful enough to ask her to come out of retirement and star in the show, and despite Timby’s death, she didn’t wont to let any of them down. Her role was to be included via a filmed cameo because she would no longer have the mental strength to appear in person on the stage twice a day for the whole pantomime season.

Honoring Timby and the Fans

windsor explained her decision was driven by a deep sense of obligation. She didn’t want to disappoint either the production team or the audience members who had already purchased tickets.She also felt a strong obligation to honor the memory of timby, fearing he would feel responsible if the show suffered due to her absence. “I don’t let people down and they were good enough to ask me, I don’t let punters down, that’s my big thing and at that stage people had already bought tickets. I also didn’t want to let Timby down. I didn’t want him to think, god help him, to think he was responsible for letting the whole show, for letting the country, the punters down.”

A Lifelong Entertainer

Beyond her obligations, Windsor emphasized her innate desire to entertain. She described it as a essential part of who she was. “There is also another part of me which people don’t understand, you need to be in this business, I’m an entertainer. I don’t let people down.” This sentiment highlights her lifelong passion for performing and her unwavering dedication to bringing joy to others,even in the face of personal challenges.

Key Takeaways

• Dame Barbara Windsor returned to pantomime in a filmed cameo despite her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
• Her decision was motivated by a commitment to her fans, the production team, and the memory of her friend, Timby.
• Windsor’s return underscored her lifelong dedication to entertaining and her refusal to let people down.