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    BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 31 Dec 2013

    Comedian John Fortune, known for satirical work with John Bird and @rorybremner, dies aged 74 http://bbc.in/KhcYpS pic.twitter.com/djrZYVXvLp

    5:55 AM - 31 Dec 2013
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      2. Irene Short‏ @ipasho 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @rorybremner Bremner,Bird&Fortune did brilliant job opposing labour govt,mnow desperately need them back2hold mirror 2this lot

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      1. Andrew Kelsall‏ @akelsall 31 Dec 2013
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        Sad news “@BBCBreaking: Comedian John Fortune, dies aged 74 http://bbc.in/KhcYpS  pic.twitter.com/oBLsx5dxHE”

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      1. Sam Spruce‏ @samspruce 22 Jun 2014
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        @BBCBreaking @newsfondue @rorybremner More like BBCBroken

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      1. ¡SATIRISTAS!‏ @Satiristas 22 Jun 2014
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        @BBCBreaking @rorybremner He was a master of the art of satire.

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      1. Kate Spencer‏ @KateTheWriter 31 Dec 2013
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        Via @BBCBreaking: Comedian John Fortune dies aged 74 http://bbc.in/KhcYpS  pic.twitter.com/SEw1IMKhce Alas no more Bremner, Bird and Fortune.

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      1. Paul J.‏ @PaulRed82sed 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @rorybremner. Sad news.

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      1. SRR‏ @ReillyRashid 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @Pmacgiollabhain @rorybremner RIP old chap. I was entertained.

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      1. Elena Armoa Mundo‏ @scrazx 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @rorybremner RIP MAN.... :-(

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      1. Jill Shipway‏ @jillstz 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking So sorry to hear. Such a genius. Made me laugh so much over the years.

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      1. Cepe Smith‏ @CepeSmith 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @rorybremner So sorry. Sharp wit, ability to nail the real issues and a delightful understated style.

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      1. jh‏ @jasonhorsfall 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @rorybremner Rory Bird Fortune very funny RIP great comedy

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      1. Steve warnes‏ @warnes41 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @rorybremner had the pleasure of meeting him twice when fitting his Rayburn funny man.

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      1. James Cook‏ @JTECook 31 Dec 2013
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        “@BBCBreaking: Comedian John Fortune, known for satirical work with John Bird and @rorybremner, dies aged 74 http://bbc.in/KhcYpS ” RIP

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      1. Campbell Gemmell  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇪🇺 🇦🇺 🤓‏ @GoldishCJ 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @rorybremner just leaves one George Parr! Sad! The very best of highlighting & puncturing pomposity in Whitehall&Westminster.

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      1. Jessica Saphia  🎶‏ @JessicaSaphia 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @rorybremner loved him in Bremner, Bird and Fortune, smart comedy & remember that twinkle in his eye. Thoughts with his family

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      1. Dave Wilson‏ @shakeyd1969 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @rorybremner Real shame. Extremely funny man and I'm sure @Rory bremner would agree he was a great sidekick.

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      1. Mark Anthony‏ @Phivedollar 31 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @rorybremner ((( thats sad. Very funny guy.

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