Dave Allen recanted on his death bed

This is an old one dating to March 2005. Posted just after the death of atheist comedian Dave Allen.
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EAP. London March 13 2005. Reports from grieving relatives have
confirmed the amazing recanting of his life long atheism of deceased
comedian Dave Allen. Allen, who grew up with the hell and brimstone
Catholicism of devote Ireland, made a career out of denigrating the
faith of his childhood and religion in general in comedy sketches and
stand up acts, though he was usually sitting down on a stool with a
whiskey and cigarette while doing so. He was the first to impersonate
the pope on prime time TV and pushed the limits of what was allowed
for his time. He was considered a trail blazer among alternative
comedians.

Now it appears that the faith he made a career out of sending up was
finally embraced by the ailing Allen in the last moments. Allen
requested that a priest be present to give the last rites. Family
members present arranged this and a priest took confession from Allen
in hospital behind a drawn curtain. Family and visitors were kind
enough to leave Allen's hospital room until summoned by the priest
again. Nurse Beckham working nearby could hear a whispered
exchange but she was reportedly respectful enough not to try to
listen too hard. "I'm not all that religious myself but you have to
show respect for those near the end of their lives and to their
families". After 20 minutes the priest entered the visitors waiting
room and announced to family and friends "may God have mercy on his
soul and may the Lord be with you in your hour of need, I bid you
farewell". Allen is reported to have been at peace with a glow on his
face. Gone was the acerbic edge that marked his usual manner and
informed much of his comedy. Allen passed away minutes latter aged 68.
He is survived by three children from his first marriage and by his
second wife.
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