Barry Cryer, Comedian and ‘Morecambe and Wise’ Writer, Dies at 86
27.01.2022 - 15:34
/ variety.com
K.J. Yossman British comedian Barry Cryer, who wrote for sketch shows including ‘The Two Ronnies’ and ‘Morecambe and Wise,’ died on Tuesday in London, his family have confirmed. He was 86.In a statement, the family wrote: “We’re pleased to say that he died peacefully, in good spirits and with his family around him.”“Dad was a talented comedy writer and comedian in a particularly golden vintage.
Incidentally, he never really liked the terms ‘comedy writer’ or ‘comedian,’ instead preferring ‘hack’ and ‘entertainer’ and always thought the term ‘national treasure’ meant he’d just been dug up. He was, in his words, arrogant in his humility.”“He had a gift for friendship (as anyone who still has a landline will testify) and a genius for putting people at their ease. Oh yes, and he made many people laugh.
A lot. Over many years.” “Never lose touch with silly,’ he said, quoting his idol Humphrey Lyttelton – something we’ve all been very grateful for in the last few days.”“It’ll be of no surprise to those that knew and worked with him that he was telling an Archbishop of Canterbury joke to a nurse not long before he died. That was one of his gifts, making strangers feel welcome.
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