Monty Python’s John Cleese joins tributes to his ‘old friend’ Barry Cryer
28.01.2022 - 02:24
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January 27, 2022Cleese said: “Just heard about Barry Cryer. We worked together on the Frost Report, The 1948 Show, and Jokers Wild. “I never met a nicer, kinder, more cheerful man.
Feeling sick. RIP old friend. ”Actor Rob Brydon tweeted a photo showing him at lunch with Cryer, David Mitchell and Lee Mack, writing: “So terribly sad to hear the news.
“A great man it was my life enhancing pleasure to know and call a friend. “This was taken at the most enjoyable story rich lunch just last year RIP #BarryCryer”So terribly sad to hear the news. A great man it was my life enhancing pleasure to know and call a friend.
This was taken at the most enjoyable story rich lunch just last year RIP #BarryCryer pic. twitter. com/nzVOvxnbYW— Rob Brydon (@RobBrydon) January 27, 2022Mayor of West Yorkshire, former Labour MP and actress Tracy Brabin, tweeted: “Very sad to hear the news of Barry Cryer’s death, a true #WestYorkshire legend.
“One of comedy’s greats who will be sadly missed. Sending condolences to his family, friends and legions of fans. ”TV presenter Lorraine Kelly tweeted: “Oh bugger.
He was one of the REALLY good guys. Very sad #celebratebaz”Here’s Barry Cryer at our wedding. How young we all were! Except Barry, obviously.
I was so proud to have him there, and it made my father feel closer. He was a lovely lovely man and this is a very sad day. pic.
twitter. com/pudeGy5Ady— Victoria Coren Mitchell (@VictoriaCoren) January 27, 2022Comedian Victoria Coren Mitchell, who is married to Peep Show actor Mitchell, shared a photo of Cryer at their wedding. Video: Veteran performer and comedy writer Barry Cryer dies aged 86 (PA Media)US comedian Bob Saget dies aged 65Cyrano stars and director discuss movie ahead of its releaseMy one
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