I've admired and taken a keen interest in him since. Mrs. Valerie Darling, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Bob was consistently one of the funniest blokes around. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). A Great Legacy But Monkhouse was probably best known as a host of popular TV game shows including Celebrity Squares and Family Fortunes. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. The critics used to pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know him. He is an example to us all.John Bartram, Margate, Sad news - especially at this time of year. He would arrive at any function or cabaret with specially written, individual material for every occasion," said fellow entertainer Des O'Connor. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. What a sad loss. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. [26][27] Money raised went to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.[28]. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. He was so jovial & kind to me. He first appeared on This Is Your Life in 1982 and received a second appearance on the show on 23April 2003, just months before his death. Robert Alan "Bob" Monkhouse, OBE (1st June 1928 - 29th December 2003) was an English entertainer and comedian. He will be greatly missed.Dave Shaw, Leamington Spa, "Improv" comedy was presented as something new a decade ago, but Bob was a faster thinker than anyone for as long as anyone can remember. Gabrielle Cohen, Edgware, UK, Having grown up with him on our screens for as long as we can rememberhe was a true "Star" in every sense of the word.John & Michaela Hadlow, Devon, He was so quick, so kind, so, so funny and just a lovely, lovely man. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! The British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob Monkhouse, who has died aged 75. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. And she goes to pluck the mushroom and continues plucking it for about five minutes.". The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. He was not only a brilliant mind, but the warmest and most genuine of friends. Chris Barnett, Eastbourne, His appearance on television brought joy into my life for many years. The show lasted three series and showcased comedians of many generations. I know no one else like him and will probably never find another. Bob signed off: As a comedian, Ive died many deaths. How do I choose my approach?". Indeed, when Goodwin broke up the partnership in 1962, it was to work for Hope.[11]. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. They don't make them like Bob any more! And what other career highlights should you keep an eye out for on the programme? He recalled: Two quite attractive women in Marie Antoinette-type outfits are coming through a field. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. He published his first cartoon when he was 12, and sold a joke to his hero, Max Miller, for five shillings when he was 15. When he came on stage to entertain us the very first thing he said was that there was a lady in the audience who was celebrating her birthday today. [8], Before establishing himself as a successful writer and comedian, Monkhouse appeared on stage in London, first as Aladdin in a stage show of the same name written by S. J. Perelman and Cole Porter and then in the first London production of the musical The Boys from Syracuse (Antipholus of Syracuse) in 1963 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, alongside Ronnie Corbett. But those gentlemen aside there are quite a number of people who are difficult to get on with because they haven't cracked it.. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his. Monkhouse said: Am I going to be nice? [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. A real comedian and personality in the original sense of the word. He was also at the helm when infamously, on 30 November 1996, the lottery machine failed live on air, causing the draw to be delayed by 50 minutes until after that night's episode of Casualty aired. 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. 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. Ever the showman, he continued to work on a new series of the popular daytime quiz Wipeout, as well as a number of one-off shows. "I'm superficial. He married Jackie, his former secretary in 1973. Simon fell out with his father and died of a heroin overdose in a Thai guest house in 2001. In the 1970s, a daily newspaper conducted a poll in which the stand-up comic and game-show host Bob Monkhouse, who has died from cancer aged 75, emerged as the third most popular performer on. Mike Hayes, Portsmouth, An inspiration to all comics. Prince Harry 'hated woke nonsense' and 'made jokes we are no longer allowed to make' before meeting Meghan, Charles felt he had to act as king rather than as a father: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals why Charles backed moves Don't just stick to the Malbec! Having lent Terry Wogan's son a film, Monkhouse was charged with attempting to defraud film distributors of royalties, but after two years the judge decided that there was no case to answer. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.Ian Peter, Southport, England, A Great Man Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. before walking away from his grave and disappearing. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. He starred in Dentist in the Chair (1960) and Dentist on the Job (1961), later regretting not choosing the Carry Ons over the dental comedies. Although I have been away from the UK for some years, thinking about Bob Monkhouse always helped me to connect to the old country and its unique humour. 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Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. This I have treasured for 45 years. Simon, a teacher, had a history of depression. Alex Penn, Horsham, Sussex, It was a sad end to year for his family and friends, and an end to a era of one of the greatest comedians to have lived. Monkhouse had an elder brother, John, who was born in 1922. His book 'Just say a few words' has been a very useful tool on many occasions. Prepare for peak pothole season! His writing and performing was legendary. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. . God Bless You BOB! I never got to work with him, but I did meet him once, and immediately, I could see why people who HAD worked with him called . Monkhouse's final stand-up show was performed at the Albany Comedy Club in London on 25 August 2003,[13] four months before his death. The couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. What's it worth to you?" He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. I'm 33 and he's one of the first faces I can remember seeing on the TV as a child. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. First and foremost, however, Bobs career hinged on his comedic excellence. He was appearing in south sea with Yana. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. He was 75. The hero pulls down his trousers and lies down. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. The ad showed him in a graveyard, purportedly next to his grave, making pointed jokes about the illness. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". [7], Monkhouse completed his National service with the Royal Air Force in 1948. While the comedians career continued to soar, he often admitted that he felt he had no talent and was frustrated that many would only know him as a game show host. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. Audiences regularly topped 15 million. Monkhouse was allegedly lured into a bedroom by a very attractive and comely young dancer, according to a 2014 Flashbak article. Jackie Monkhouse, 71, was found by her maid at her home in Barbados. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Monkhouse was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Thompson on 5 November 1949. He was also such a great stand up comedian in all my 40 years of life never did I here Bob repeat a gag. UK Edition Asia Edition Edicin en Espaol. 1953. Bob Monkhouse was educated at Goring Hall School in Worthing, Sussex, and Dulwich College in south London, from which he was expelled for climbing the clock tower. 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He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. His loss is like losing a beloved family member. He went to Saint Michael's School in Pinner and died in Braintree, Essex, in 1992, aged 40. I only 'discovered' his magic some 4 years ago but am so glad I did. Prostate cancer, I dont recommend. He made several guest appearances on television shows before he and his comedy partner Denis Goodwin launched their own television series, Fast and Loose, in Bob Monkhouse Supremely accomplished stand-up comic and game show host, whose self-assured manner on screen masked a personal life dogged by loss and disappointment Dennis Barker Mon 29 Dec 2003. His death has come to a very big shock to me and I will miss him very much. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. He was a great entertainer. [9], Monkhouse began his adult career as a scriptwriter for radio comedy in partnership with Denis Goodwin, a fellow Old Alleynian with whom he also compred Smash Hits on Radio Luxembourg. Bob Monkhouse, born June 1 1928, died December 29 2003, Supremely accomplished stand-up comic and game show host, whose self-assured manner on screen masked a personal life dogged by loss and disappointment, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The gun, launcher and camera were props. [citation needed]. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 75. Enter your password to log in. Bob Monkhouse was one of the most treasured personalities on British TV for decades. Brian L. Potter, CAMBRIDGE, England. Monkhouse continued: The ones who think they're the sharpies from clubland. He presented the broadcast for two years between 1996 and 1998. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. He was a UK institution and will be missed by millions. Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. The show also included a rare public appearance from Monkhouse's friend Mike Yarwood. The next day I saw him sunbathing on Hayling Island beach alongside his enormous Pontiac car. David Ismay, a friend of Monkhouse, said the family would not be releasing any details about Friday's service. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". Too ill to contribute the programme instead featured narration and contributions from fellow professionals. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager Peter Prichard. "He's one of the bravest men I've met. In the 1980's it was "uncool" to like Bob Monkhouse because of the Alternative Comics appearing on the circuit. His manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard OBE, said: "Everybody is grieving. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. "We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced," he said. When do the clocks change in 2023? Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. Bob was also a Royal Variety Performance staple and hosted numerous chat shows with his name attached. And one of the women goes, `Ooh, un champignon nouveau [meaning] a new mushroom'. "He was the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. He worked a punishing schedule. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. Monkhouse died aged 75 after being one of Britain's top comedians for more than four decades. The governor has left us with legacy of comic treasures. Bob Monkhouse. He will be greatly missed. The veteran star recalled the strained relationship he had with his son Simon, 46 - who died . Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. Other presenting jobs in the 1960s included Candid Camera and Sunday Night at the London Palladium. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. LK 4564. Read more: Nick McGlashan death: Police reveal possibility of drug involvement. A respected stand-up comedian, Monkhouse was known for his talent at ad-libbing. British comedian Bob Monkhouse, who wrote jokes for Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra in a 50-year showbusiness career, died on Monday aged 75, his manager said. Bob Monkhouse, the comedian who died yesterday aged 75, became synonymous with television game shows, playing the unctuous host to more than 30 different programmes that, like him . "I saw a specialist who asked me 'Are you familiar with the phrase faecal impaction?' This is sad news for British comedy, but I expect Heaven will be a hoot now! ", After vowing not to let illness halt his career, he said last year: "I've responded to treatment incredibly well. She told him: Some people absolutely adore putting on a show, they come back to my parties just to do that.. [23], Monkhouse was a vocal supporter of the Conservative Party for some years. "He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said. I said I think I saw that one with Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. In a poll of fellow comedians and comedy insiders to find the Comedians' Comedian in 2005, Monkhouse was voted among the best 50 comedy acts. Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. The Independent reported that many assumed he was hoarding porn after the bust but later it was revealed that wasnt the case. 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. He went on to enjoy a long career as a comedian and occasional straight actor. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. Monkhouse s u f f e r e d deeply after the death of his son, Simon, from a heroin overdose in a 1-a-night Thai guesthouse in 2001. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. Bob Monkhouse's Comedy Heroes: Directed by Willy Smax. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. One of the brightest lights just went out on the Christmas tree," he said. He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. Sergeant Bob Monkhouse died on a patrol that was providing security to enable new roads and security bases to be constructed to the north east of Gereshk. The Independents Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse told me this quite candidly in a 1995 article. 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. He always had so many original one line jokes! As well as two sons, they had an adopted daughter, Abigail, who gave him two granddaughters. God bless you, Bob. His other son, Simon, a stand-up poet, from whom he had been estranged for 13 years, died aged 46 from a heroin overdose in a hotel in northern Thailand in April 2001.[4][20]. DON'T MISSBob Monkhouse: The comedy uncle[INTERVIEW]Why comedy fans love a one-liner[ANALYSIS]Cache in the attic: Bob Monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft[NEWS]. In July 1995 two were stolen, and Monkhouse offered a 15,000 reward. 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