Bibliogryphon 9,581 Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Toast said: BBC breaking news banner saying Jeremy Hardy has died. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47056671 That was a massive shock. Is Nicholas Parsons sucking the life out of younger comedians to unnaturally prolong his own existence? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Toast said: BBC breaking news banner saying Jeremy Hardy has died. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47056671 Oh shit that's crap. Being selfish his death will almost certainly mean there is less laughter in my life. RIP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,448 Posted February 1, 2019 Bit of a surprise, Drop 40 cert had he announced imo. One of those familiar faces. Also unlike so many modern comics (Michael McIntyre can be singled out), he seemed effortlessly witty. Apparently we all missed this tweet he subsequently tried to row back from? Then left twitter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, msc said: Bit of a surprise, Drop 40 cert had he announced imo. One of those familiar faces. Also unlike so many modern comics (Michael McIntyre can be singled out), he seemed effortlessly witty. Apparently we all missed this tweet he subsequently tried to row back from? Then left twitter... Sadly that tweet would be 3 days too late for inclusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted February 1, 2019 7 hours ago, DevonDeathTrip said: RIP to a very funny man. I had no idea he was ill. Radio 4 won't be the same without him. Damn shame. If only for Roxanne. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Cosgroves 0 Posted February 1, 2019 Sad to hear of the passing of Jeremy J Hardy... at 57 no less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,982 Posted February 22, 2019 Brody Stevens The Stand up comic is dead at 48 from suicide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted February 24, 2019 On 22/02/2019 at 23:08, CaptainChorizo said: Brody Stevens The Stand up comic is dead at 48 from suicide Hang. Over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 24, 2019 On 22/02/2019 at 17:08, CaptainChorizo said: Brody Stevens The Stand up comic is dead at 48 from suicide Kick ass obit cones with the 911 call attached! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted April 12, 2019 "Comedian's comedian" (as in he had no commercial appeal) Ian Cognito Tommy Coopers on stage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,129 Posted April 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: "Comedian's comedian" (as in he had no commercial appeal) Ian Cognito Tommy Coopers on stage. Just like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted April 20, 2019 On 15/06/2012 at 20:51, Octopus of Odstock said: Duncan Norvelle, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18455361, best known for... well, I don't know really but I've heard of him anyway, has been in hospital for two months after a stroke Duncan Norvelle appeared on the BBC's Pointless Celebrities this evening. He's a unique pick by Unusual Suspects in this year's DDP. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted April 20, 2019 I saw that too @Cat O'Falk. If he makes it, he'll be a regular on my Comedy Theme Team from next year. Not because he looks ill, but because he looks ill and has been on Pointless Celebrities. Kiss of death, that double! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,422 Posted April 20, 2019 How's Martina McClutcheson doing? I had hoped she was getting back into gear since her bankruptcy, but her career seems to have stalled. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,448 Posted April 21, 2019 That new ITV The Comedy Years is on Episode 3, but watching Episode 1 there and noted some aging comics and comedy writers showing up. James Bolams aged a fair bit since his Cbeebies run a few years ago, and Eric Chappell (writer of Rising Damp for the non-Willz's out there) looked ready to keel over at any moment. Also pictured are Cannon and Ball, and Bernie Clifton. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted April 21, 2019 Is that Mick Miller at the top? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted April 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: Is that Mick Miller at the top? Certainly looks like him. Someone else took Chappell this year, dropped him. Now he'll have to wrestle Duncan Norvelle to replace Windsor Davies on my team for next year. Subject always to the survival of my remaining contenders.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,448 Posted April 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: Is that Mick Miller at the top? Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,581 Posted April 22, 2019 On 20/04/2019 at 22:38, YoungWillz said: I saw that too @Cat O'Falk. If he makes it, he'll be a regular on my Comedy Theme Team from next year. Not because he looks ill, but because he looks ill and has been on Pointless Celebrities. Kiss of death, that double! Well if you pick him next year he will lose his eligibility for Unusual Suspects 2021 so here's hoping death will chase him and catch him this year 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted June 11, 2019 Steve Lawrence has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,394 Posted June 14, 2019 I wouldn't have thought he'll be in any danger imminently, but comedian & Chaser Paul Sinha has Parkinson's Disease. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajlposh 549 Posted August 17, 2019 Kip Addotta has died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted August 22, 2019 Larry Siegel, the head writer for the Carol Burnett Show and a Mad Magazine writer, has died. He was 93. So far, the only confirmation is a Facebook post by one of his kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,982 Posted August 31, 2019 Gordon Bressack Emmy winning writer who worked on Animaniacs and Pinky And The Brain is dead at 68 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted September 10, 2019 Reports coming in that comedy entertainer Kenny Cantor has died: Have a long interview 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
