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    10 Peter Kay facts all his fans should know

    Peter Kay is one of the UK's most popular ever comedians, thanks to his extensive stand-up and TV career. Here's all the facts about the comic genius that all fans should know...

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      1. Peter Kay age: How old is Peter Kay and where is he from?

      Peter Kay was born on July 2, 1973. He celebrates his 45th birthday in 2018. Although Peter often refers to Bolton as his hometown, he was actually born in Farnworth in Lancashire. Peter Kay's mother Deirdre is a Roman Catholic of Irish descent, and Peter was brought up in her faith. His father Michael was an engineer who passed away just before his career took off.

    2. Peter Kay and wife Susan

      2. Peter Kay wife: Is he married?

      Peter Kay's wife is Susan Gargan. Little is known about her life away from the spotlight, as Peter's family prefers to keep their personal lives private. She met her husband in a nightclub in Bolton in 1998. At the time, Susan was apparently working at their local Boots, and Peter was working at the local cinema. They married in 2001 after being in a relationship for three years.

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      3. Does Peter Kay have any children?

      Peter and Susan have a teenage son, Charlie Michael Kay. The pair named him after their fathers, with Charlie being the name of Susan's late father. They are also thought to have two other children, but they have remained very private about their upbringing.

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      4. What is Peter Kay's net worth?

      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Peter Kay’s net worth is believed to be around $70 million (£50 million).

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      5. Peter Kay tour: Is it cancelled?

      Peter Kay was due to head out on his first tour in eight years in 2018, but was forced to cancel 100 dates due to family circumstances. He had planned to hit the road to perform in nine cities across the UK from April 2018 to June 2019. He said: "Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I deeply regret that I am having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects."

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      6. How many hits has Peter Kay had?

      Peter Kay has actually had plenty of chart success! Three of his songs have hit number one: his 2005 re-release of Tony Christie's 'Is This the Way to Amarillo?' (the best-seller that year), his cover of The Proclaimers' '500 Miles' as Brian Potter with the 'Little Britain' stars, and his 'Children in Need Medley' (as Peter Kay's All-Star Animated Band). He also had three top 20 hits as Geraldine McQueen (including a duet with Susan Boyle).

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