Comedian and actor Ewen Macintosh has died
Ewen MacIntosh, best known for his role as Keith Bishop from The Office UK passed away at the age of 50. On Wednesday, his management company, JustRight, posted on X, “With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh.
His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home. There will be a private cremation for family & close friends soon & a celebratory memorial later in the year”.His close friend Ed Scott confirmed the news in a social media statement and said, “I am completely devastated by the loss of my very good friend. He may have had a famous face known by millions as Keith from The Office but the person inside is what I will most remember.”, he added.
He also shared a heartfelt tribute and wrote, “Ewen was so full of empathy, kindness, and integrity and above all a really good man. Sending love to his parents Sara and Ewen Sr, his brother Colin and his family, as well as his many friends and fans.”Gervais led the tributes this morning, writing on X/Twitter: ‘Extremely sad news. The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has passed away. An absolute original. RIP.’
Talent agency JustRight Management confirmed the star’s tragic death in a statement which said: ‘With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.’
The comedian’s friend Ed Scott, an executive producer, paid tribute to those who looked after MacIntosh, writing: ‘Thanks to the incredible care and love provided by the wonderful medical staff and especially the nurses who all loved him when he brought a smile to their days.
‘I saw firsthand the empathy and incredible care they gave him was just so reassuring during the toughest of times and am forever grateful to them all.
Source: Peope
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