Death
Carson died on 22 February 2012, aged 85, at his Blackpool home. He was survived by his wife, Ruth, daughter Majella, and sons Tony and Aidan. His funeral was held on 3 March 2012 at St Patrick's Church, Donegall Street, Belfast where he had married his wife Ruth over 60 years earlier. Mourners included Stan Boardman, Dennis Taylor, Eamonn Holmes, Martin McGuinness, Lenny Henry, Dana, Roy Walker and a large crowd of fans.
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