Bob Monkhouse dies at 75

[edesignuk]

Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home at the age of 75.

The entertainer had been battling prostate cancer for more than two years.

He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard.

"He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said.

 

[iGav]

tis a shame.... he was a funny man once off the gameshow spot light and doing abit of adult stand up.

 

[barkmonster]

It's a shame

Woke at about 6 this morning with my TV still on from the night before, the news of his death broke at just after 6. I didn't even realise he was that old and I don't remember hearing he had cancer. I suppose 75 is a good age to live to, especially to keep working in entertainment till the last couple of years. A lot of people wouldn't have had the tallent or humour to have such a long career. I can't see someone like david badiel for instance still being a household name in decades to come.

 

[WinterMute]

Very sad, I saw him a couple of times in after dinner engagements, and whilst he was as blue as they come, he was also a great comedian, never mind all the TV crap he did.

 

[evoluzione]

very sad...

i just have to quote one thing he said, which appears on that news page.

"When I said I was going to become a comedian, they all laughed. Well, they're not laughing now."
-awesome.

he'll be missed.

 

[Stevp1]

met him once

Got to enjoy Bob's company at a British club in Los Angeles many years ago. Very nice fella. He'll be missed.

 

[wdlove]

May he rest in peace. To die in one's sleep is a very peaceful way to die. May his wife, family, and friends be comforted.