Jason Manford comforted by fans after announcing death of family member

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jason Manford has announced the death of his “inspirational” grandmother at age 99. “Whether making cardigans for kids or bullets for Lancaster bombers, she was an inspirational woman.” Manford’s words are accompanied by a video of him with Nana Manford, singing together. My mum never forgot the words to all her favourite songs, even in her final moments she responded to tunes – the fabulous care team who were with my mum at the end, played a Jim Reeves CD day & night, so mum was not alone.x” Though known primarily for his comedy talents, Manford, 41, grew up singing as members of his family were musicians. Last year, Manford released a charity single called “Assembly Bangers”, made of a medley of songs commonly performed at school assemblies, including “This Little Light of Mine” and “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”.