Colin Thackery

About

British singer who, at age 89, became the oldest winner ever of the competition series Britain's Got Talent in 2019. He took home a prize of £250,000 and was given a chance to sing for Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Variety Performance.

Before Fame

He's an army veteran who earned medals for his service in Malaya and the Korean War.

Trivia

He performed Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Love Changes Everything" on the Britain's Got Talent finale.

Family Life

His wife Joan passed away in 2016 after 66 years of marriage.

Associated With

Britain's Got Talent was hosted by Declan Donnelly during his time on the show.