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Barry Cryer dead: Comedian dies aged 86 as tributes pour in from celebrity friends
27.01.2022 - 16:11 / msn.com
BBC Radio 4 show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue since it began in 1972. Barry also wrote episodes for the TV comedy series Doctor in the House. Following news of his death today, celebrity friends and admirers of Barry flocked to social media to pay tribute.
Stephen Fry tweeted: "Such sad news, one of the absolute greats of British comedy, Barry Cryer, is no more. "A glorious, gorgeous, hilarious and gifted writer and performer who straddled all the comic traditions. Universally beloved … farewell, Baz.
"This Morning and Celebrity Gogglebox star Gyles Brandreth described Barry as 'a great mentor and friend'. "Wherever Barry went he brought laughter with him - even to memorial services. And he went to lots because he’d worked with everyone! He was generous about everyone: a great mentor & friend," penned Gyles.
Sharing his last photo with Barry, Gyles added: "Here we are only a few weeks ago. Baz was just the loveliest guy: funny & generous. He’d worked with everybody & everybody he worked with liked him.
I shall miss his happy company so much - & his regular phone calls: he gave you a gem of a joke with each one. "Jon Holmes added: "RIP The legend that is Barry Cryer. Who else is going to call me and tell me old jokes that only he could still make funny, now? Such sad news.
"Tracie Bennett said: "Barry Cryer An absolute Legend and forerunner to all in his field. Massive loss. "The comedian married his wife Theresa in 1962 - and he leaves behind four children, seven grandchildren, and one grandchild.
Fans of Barry took to Twitter to share their heartache after hearing the news. "Very sad to hear that Barry Cryer has left us. An absolute comedy genius.
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