Later Life
Carson was still working, making live appearances, in cabaret, pantomime and the summer season throughout the UK. He spent much of his time helping the needy which included raising £130,000 for the Royal Victoria Hospital Children's Cancer Ward in 1986. He was also an outspoken supporter of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP).
In 1987 his dedication to charity was recognised by the Roman Catholic Church when he was awarded a papal knighthood of the Order of St. Gregory by Pope John Paul II.
On 2 September 2009, aged 82, Carson returned to the stage appearing at the North Pier Theatre midweek season run of The Comedians in Blackpool, where he lived. On 30 October 2009, he appeared at the Velvet Hall in Paphos, Cyprus.
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