Death
In the six months prior to his death, Wisdom suffered a series of strokes, causing a decline in his physical and mental health. He was also diagnosed with dementia. He died on 4 October 2010 at Abbotswood nursing home on the Isle of Man at the age of 95.
According to his publicist, Phil Day, "I have never met anyone in the profession who didn't like him, right up to royalty".
His funeral took place on 22 October 2010 in Douglas, Isle of Man and all of the Isle of Man were invited. His trademark cloth cap was placed on the coffin in the church. The funeral was attended by a large number of showbusiness personalities and, at Wisdom's request, Moira Anderson sang "Who Can I Turn To," which was specially arranged for the occasion by Gordon Cree.
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