Duncan Norvelle, a popular British comedian in the ’80s, has died after battling sepsis and a chest infection, 12 years after a stroke that left half his body paralysed.

The news was confirmed by his partner Linda Trevallion, sharing with The Sun that Norvelle, 66, died on Thursday morning at 8:15 AM.

“He’s at peace and he’s made millions of people laugh in his lifetime,” she said.

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“I’ve never heard anyone say a bad thing about him,” she continued.

She confirmed the cause of his death, adding that he was not in any pain at the time of his passing. 

The couple met shortly after Norvelle’s stroke and never married, but Trevallion said that they were “together like husband and wife.”

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“I fell in love with the man, it made no difference about the stroke,” she said.

“I helped him, but he could do a lot for himself… I never wish anyone to suffer. I just want to still hold him, and love him a bit more,” she added.

“It’s never enough. I knew it was coming but you’re never prepared.”

At the time of his death, Norvelle was surrounded by family.

Trevallion was with him, along with two of his children, Jack, 15, and Yasmin, 35. However his third child Sophie, 44, couldn’t make it back from Spain in time to be with her father.

Norvelle was well known throughout the ’80s, appearing on multiple British TV shows he was known for his exaggerated humour and his catchphrase, “Chase me!”

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He rose to fame on the ITV variety show, Saturday Royal, and famously was a part of the pilot for the ITV show, Blind Date – at the time named It’s a Hoot.

In 1991, he appeared on the comedy panel game show, Through the Keyhole, then in 2008 he delighted fans when he went on tour with the Ricky Tomlinson Laughter Show.

Following his stroke, Norvelle was forced to cancel his summer plans, performing with comedy duo Cannon and Ball.

Three years later he returned to the stage at the Embassy Theatre in Skegness, England, with all funds from the show going to the Stroke Association.

Tributes from friends and colleagues of the late comedian have poured in following the news of his death, with fellow comedian Tommy Cannon taking to social media to share his condolences.

“Very sad news to hear the passing of one of my mates, Duncan Norvelle today, fond memories working with him in summer season, and recently doing a cruise with him,” Cannon wrote.

“My thoughts go out to all his family at this time, you’ll be greatly missed mate, rest easy.”

Musician Rik Gaynor also took to Facebook to remember his late friend.

“Comedy Superstar Legend is the best way to describe him. He was the first and only person I ever asked for an autograph,” he wrote.

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“He was absolutely hilarious, with his impressions, singing, stand-up comedy, and, of course, his famous catchphrase “CHASE ME,” which made him a household name in the ’80s and ’90s.

“We will deeply miss that cheeky smile and wicked sense of humor, We will never forget the legend that is Duncan Norvelle,” he added.

“Sleep tight, Dunc. Your work is done. Always in our thoughts.”

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