This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. He was 75. He died peacefully in his sleep after a two-and-a-half year battle against prostate cancer, said Peter Prichard. London Cast Recording. He will never be forgotten.Luke Cumiskey, La Paz, Bolivia, In my early days of watching TV, I always thought of Bob Monkhouse as being a product of my parents' generation, harking back to the Musical Hall and old style cabaret days. Mike Hayes, Portsmouth, An inspiration to all comics. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. Chris Hankins, Pontypool, Gwent, S. Wales, What a sad loss. First and foremost, however, Bobs career hinged on his comedic excellence. His support for up-and-coming comedians and his knowledge of the people working in the industry was legendary. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. He was a great entertainer. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. God bless you, Bob. In his autobiography, he admitted to hundreds of sexual liaisons and affairs, but claimed that he only undertook this course of action because his first wife was unfaithful. Mr Prichard, of International Artists Ltd, said Monkhouse's wife Jackie called him shortly after 5am with the news that he had lost his battle with prostate cancer. Jump to content. With Julia Sawalha, Lucille Ball, Michael Barrymore, Jackie Clune. Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. Entdecke Bob Monkhouse Bulmers zum Selbermachen Comedians Kit Vinyl EP Single 33 13 1/min - Werbeaktion in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies of cancer at the age of 75. Tony McGinitty, Green Bay, Wisconsin, I was personally saddened at the loss of one of the world's greatest comics and most intelligent funny men. ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. He was the ultimate pro.Chris Hughes, Wraysbury, Staines, Whatever people think of Bob Monkhouse, he was truly 'The Guvnor' a trooper, a real professional and to some of today's younger comedians, an icon. Monkhouse went on to describe the scenes that were featured in the X-rated film. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. John Walker, Walsall, England, He was a very good comedian but I think Bob Monkhouse will be best remembered for his work as a TV presenter I'm only old enough to remember the repeats of Bob's Full House onwards, and from there shows like The $64,000 Question, the updated version of Celebrity Squares, the National Lottery and of course, Wipeout. On 12 June 2007, Monkhouse posthumously appeared on British TV in an advertisement promoting awareness of prostate cancer for Male Cancer Awareness Week. US Edition Change. I'd have paid good money to stay out of here. As an actor, his credits included Carry On Sergeant and Thunderbirds Are Go! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In the 2010 ITV documentary The Unforgettable Bob Monkhouse, a friend explained that he often complained about there being a whole generation who dont know Im a comedian. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". Bob died peacefully in his sleep at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. During the interview she produced a handgun and fired it on several occasions, destroying a plant pot on the set and a series of lights in the studio roof. When Bob Monkhouse's widow died and his house was being prepared for market, the amazing extent of his private collection of video and audio recordings was realized. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. Bob Monkhouse died from prostate cancer in 2003 after a two-and-a-half-year battle (Image: GETTY) The Independent's Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse "told me this quite candidly" in a 1995. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). Thoughts are with his family and friends.R McBroom, York, Have childhood memories of the Golden Shot on a Sunday afternoon, and more recently took my Mum to a recording of a Bob Monkhouse show at the BBC, you couldn't have wished for a more quick witted, charming host, was really sad to hear of his passing this morning.Jonty, Watford, Bob - A comic genius, will always remember you with great fondness. Express. Monkhouse was criticised for sycophancy towards his guests but said that they were all heroes of his and that was how he really felt about them. He hit the screens in the 1950s in the comedy show Fast And Loose and by 1960 was host of the British version of Candid Camera. The advertisement was made with the support of Monkhouse's estate and supported by poster campaigns, including award-winning panels displayed in London Underground trains. Bob Monkhouse, one of the most enduring figures of British comedy, died at his home in Bedfordshire yesterday aged 75. A Man Already Greatly Missed. From Tracy and Paul.Tracy & Paul Coke, Shoeburyness, Essex, Growing up with Bob Monkhouse on television, this has came as a massive shock to me. "I'm superficial. His loss is like losing a beloved family member. The couple separated in 1967[19] and divorced in 1972. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. He worked with many l e g e n d a r y names in sh owb u s i --ness, including-Tommy Cooper, Benny Hill and Frankie Howerd. He went to Saint Michael's School in Pinner and died in Braintree, Essex, in 1992, aged 40. Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. My thoughts are with his family and friends.Dominic Hill, Burnham, It was with great sadness I read of the death of Bob Monkhouse. Am I going to be nasty? Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. Other presenting jobs in the 1960s included Candid Camera and Sunday Night at the London Palladium. This talent was used in Bob Monkhouse On the Spot, a return to pure television comedy, in which audience members suggested topics and Monkhouse came up with a routine. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. [21] His lovers before his second marriage included the actress Diana Dors, about whose parties he later commented after her death: "The awkward part about an orgy is that afterwards you're not too sure who to thank. The veteran star recalled the strained relationship he had with his son Simon, 46 - who died . One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson DENIES he has been sacked as Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. By Neil Wilkes. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.Alana Sinclair, New Zealand, Bob Monkhouse was a giant in the entertainment business. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. Enter your password to log in. The comic also suffered a setback in his fight against illhealth when he broke a collarbone in a fall in October. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against. A genius of one-liners, memory and timing! A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". One of the nicest people in this business, always found time to stop for a chat. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. You can unsubscribe at any time. I once met Bob Monkhouse 20 years ago in a lift in a Blackpool hotel when he was on his way to a stage performance. He also acted in the Carry On films. "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. He was so jovial & kind to me. Id have paid good money to stay out of here. Brian Wickings, Worthing, England, I have grown up watching Bob Monkhouse, and he will be sorely missed, he was a legend in his own right and although I may only be 23 myself, my friends and I agree that this comedy genius will be remembered and praised for years to come such as the likes of Bob Hope and Morecambe and Wise. The golden shots Anne Aston, The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined, Cache in the attic: Bob Monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft, True comedy gold: No one does humour quite like the British, Peter Prichard. Prostate cancer, I don't recommend. Mr Prichard, of International Artists Ltd, said Monkhouse's wife Jackie called him shortly after 5am with the news that he had lost his battle with prostate cancer. The former Family Fortunes host died in his sleep in the early hours at home in the village of Eggington, Bedfordshire, where he lived with his second wife Jackie. Born in Beckenham, Kent, in June 1928, Monkhouse started out as a comedy writer and rose to become one of the country's top comics with a highly polished on-screen persona that people seemed to either love or hate. We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced.". . 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Hilary, Guildford, UK, Witty, funny and as sharp as a razor. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. Monkhouse was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Thompson on 5 November 1949. He was not only a brilliant mind, but the warmest and most genuine of friends. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. It is only when you hear the likes of Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle and Rik Mayall talking, that you realise how influential Bob Monkhouse was on this new generation of comedians. Shine on. Police went into his home after he had been wrongly accused of breaching copyright laws and later the case was dismissed. The star died on 29 December aged 75, at his home in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, after fighting bone and prostate cancer for more than two years. God bless his daughter and wife.David Murphy, England, Bob was a class act, his style, his charm and his amazing quick wit will be sadly missed. Monkhouse was reported to have let out one of his staccato laughs as he explained the scene. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. Bless you, Bob.John, South Wales, Fifteen years ago I met Bob in person in a hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. I saw him live a few years ago and whilst a little 'blue' I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. Craig Warner, Hayden, Idaho, USA, I grew up in the 80s with Bob constantly on the TV. If still alive today, Bob would now be 92! I'm 33 and he's one of the first faces I can remember seeing on the TV as a child. Though regarded by some as smarmy, Monkhouse saw a revival in his career during the last 10 years, winning a new generation of fans and the respect of younger comics. By the time he left Dulwich College at 17 he had a thriving cottage industry as a gagwriter, cartoonist and purveyor of pulp fiction. Within its pages, he detailed that he had taken part in an orgy and had an affair with the actress Diana Dors, who was considered the British Marilyn Monroe. Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. When his joke books containing his gag collection were stolen in 1995 it was headline news, with huge interest in the public appeal and a 10,000 reward offered for their return. Monkhouse was working until six weeks ago, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career, Bob Monkhouse on Museum of Broadcast Communications, Bob Monkhouse interviewed by Off The Telly.co.uk - May 2003. A Channel 5 show about Bob Monkhouses life and work airs tonight (Tuesday, December 29). Monkhouse continued: The ones who think they're the sharpies from clubland. Initially, we found half a dozen TV shows that we knew to be missing.". The great betrayal: How journalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked Matt Hancock's WhatsApps after they worked Covid gurus Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance warned that shielding wasn't 'very effective' at start of 'Appalled and sickened but not surprised at all': Fury of Covid families as WhatsApps 'show Matt Hancock Health ministers knew there was no evidence to justify making kids abide by rule of 6 - but No10 'didn't Britain's first child Covid death, 13, may have been contributed to by doctors as senior medic admits Rishi Sunak is urgently reviewing his private exchanges with Matt Hancock after bombshell leak of ex-Health 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Now I know how brave Bob Monkhouse was. "He loved showbusiness and showbusiness was lucky to have him. A Great Legacy
Monkhouse died aged 75 after being one of Britain's top comedians for more than four decades. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. Mrs. Valerie Darling, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Bob was consistently one of the funniest blokes around. Robert Alan "Bob" Monkhouse, OBE (1st June 1928 - 29th December 2003) was an English entertainer and comedian. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. Whats it worth to you?. He got them back a year later. It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. His true character came out not on the game shows but when on the stage - watch these performances for a taste or real comedy.David, Ashton, England, Thanks for the memory Bob, you will be missed!Jim Poole, Gt Yarmouth. In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. Never short of a joke or quip. Monkhouse said: Am I going to be nice? Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. It has been wonderful to hear the present day comics speak admiringly of this man. 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