Barry Cryer dead – Legendary comedian dies aged 86 as Piers Morgan leads tributes
27.01.2022 - 13:45
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Comedian Barry Cryer has died at the age of 86 and many have shared heartfelt tributes in response to the news. Born in Leeds, Barry started his career at London's famed Windmill Theatre. Throughout the past decades, he's worked with many prolific names including Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, The Two Ronnies and Morcambe and Wise.
He appeared in BBC 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue since it began back in 1972. The star also wrote episodes for many TV shows, including Doctor in the House. Following the news, many celebrities have taken to Twitter to pay tribute, expressing their sadness over his death.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page. Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan shared a snap of the iconic star, before writing: "RIP Barry Cryer, 86.
Such a warm, funny and talented man. "A giant of British comedy.Thanks for all the laughs, Barry." Stephen Fry was close behind as he shared: "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." While This Morning and Gogglebox star Gyles Brandreth shared snap of Barry alongside his pals before writing: "RIP #BarryCryer. I took this happy picture in the churchyard of St Paul’s, Covent Garden. "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." Barry married wife Theresa Donovan in 1962. He is dad to children Bob, Jackie, Tony and Dave. For all your
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