Alfred Hawthorne -

, better known to the world as Benny Hill , lived a life that was a sharp contrast between the slapstick chaos of his television persona and a deeply private, almost ascetic personal reality. The Early Years: From Milkman to Mechanic

Despite being one of the wealthiest entertainers in Britain—with an estate worth over £10 million—Hill lived with extreme frugality. alfred hawthorne

In April 1992, Hill was found dead in his armchair in front of the television, two days after suffering a coronary thrombosis . In a strange final twist, his grave was later disturbed by robbers following false rumors that he had been buried with gold jewelry. , better known to the world as Benny