Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. Monkhouse was reported to have let out one of his staccato laughs as he explained the scene. He seemed to be a lesson to us all in how to keep smiling through adversity. Amongst shows rediscovered were many featuring Monkhouse himself, including The Flip Side, a 1966 play in which he starred as a television DJ with his own late-night show, and the 195758 series of his comedy My Pal Bob, including an episode in which he is suspected of an extramarital affair. This account already exists. Powerful Commons committee could look at case for banning stoves in towns and Love Island hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints from furious viewers over 'toxic femininity' row and Movie Carrie Johnson joins campaign for Joanna Simpson's killer BA pilot husband who bludgeoned her to death with Do not sell or share my personal information. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. 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. 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]. Indeed, when Goodwin broke up the partnership in 1962, it was to work for Hope.[11]. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Bless you, Bob.John, South Wales, Fifteen years ago I met Bob in person in a hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, "Trace your Family Tree Online Genealogy & Ancestry from Findmypast findmypast.com", "The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography", "King Arthur, Attila the Hun and BobMonkhouse", "Bob Monkhouse A much-loved comedian and television personality who could also inspire harsh criticism", "BBC fooled into giving Bob his big break", https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30127387.html, "Modern comedy's unlikely hero: Bob Monkhouse", "Winning Entry in CBS Outdoor 'Underground Writer' competition 2008", "CBS Outdoor announces The Communications Agency as "The Next Great Underground Writers", A review of Dying On Stage, a stage play loosely based on Bob Monkhouse's life and career, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bob_Monkhouse&oldid=1136446727, Freemasons of the United Grand Lodge of England, Officers of the Order of the British Empire, People from Central Bedfordshire District, Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the ODNB, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Articles lacking reliable references from September 2018, All articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases, Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases from December 2021, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2021, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 10:01. "I'll never stop working," he once said. I want to die in the saddle. A Man Already Greatly Missed. Comic Simon Cartwright did a play as him years after his death and people thought it was the real deal. He was a comedy writer, comedian and actor an. He was 75. He would arrive at any function or cabaret with specially written, individual material for every occasion," said fellow entertainer Des O'Connor. Soon after, the then-24-year-old comedian realised that there was a false mirror on the ceiling and that other party guests were watching behind it. He became much in demand as an after-dinner speaker and wrote a book about the subject, Just Say a Few Words (Lennard Publishing, 1988, 1999). He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. A respected stand-up comedian, Monkhouse was known for his talent at ad-libbing. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager Peter Prichard. His stand up skills were truly impressive; there are many working in the business today who could learn from watching tapes of Bob at the microphone. There will never be another like him. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Whats it worth to you?. The show also included a rare public appearance from Monkhouse's friend Mike Yarwood. Bob Monkhouse. 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. Craig Warner, Hayden, Idaho, USA, I grew up in the 80s with Bob constantly on the TV. Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. 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. Last May he was deeply affected by the death of his son Simon from a. He presented the broadcast for two years between 1996 and 1998. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. His knowledge and skill in comedy were without parallel. The governor has left us with legacy of comic treasures. He went on to host more than 30 quiz shows on British television. As an actor, his credits included Carry On Sergeant and Thunderbirds Are Go! "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. He married first wife Elizabeth at 21, but had several affairs - including one with Diana Dors - and the marriage quickly went sour - although the couple stayed together until 1966. JUST IN:The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. I know no one else like him and will probably never find another. He fell out with his parents over his marriage to first wife Elizabeth when he was 20, never making up with his father. His death has come to a very big shock to me and I will miss him very much. Decca Record Company Limited, 1963. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.Ian Peter, Southport, England, A Great Man Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. 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. The wit and ability to think on his feet was his trademark. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years following his death. B ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. He was 75. 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 died in 2003 of prostate cancer. The Independents Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse told me this quite candidly in a 1995 article. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. A Bob Monkhouse impersonator is so good fans keep thinking the comedy legend is still alive. I nervously approached him and immediately could sense the warmth and sincerity of this man. Today is the 17th anniversary of Bob Monkhouses death. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 - 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. He is an example to us all.John Bartram, Margate, Sad news - especially at this time of year. 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 revealed that the only difficulty he experienced was with the Essex lot, who he defined as lary lads who came from the scrap-metal belt. 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!' "I'm superficial. 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. His eldest son, Gary Alan, who had cerebral palsy, lived at Naish farm house, a residential home for the disabled in Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire. Monkhouse lived in a house called "Claridges" in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, and had a flat in London and a holiday home in Barbados. 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. Bob was one of the few men that could make me cringe, get me mad, cry (with laughter) and have me laughing until it hurts. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. He learned Yiddish to get Jewish function bookings and joined all three political parties to get their bookings. We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced.". He was 75. He was 75. He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. 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. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. [14] Among the audience were a number of British comedians who had been personally invited by Monkhouse, including Reece Shearsmith, Jon Culshaw, David Walliams, Fiona Allen and Mark Steel. A Great Legacy 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. 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. Other presenting jobs in the 1960s included Candid Camera and Sunday Night at the London Palladium. He said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . Robert Alan "Bob" Monkhouse, OBE (1st June 1928 - 29th December 2003) was an English entertainer and comedian. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". The next day I saw him sunbathing on Hayling Island beach alongside his enormous Pontiac car. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". The ad showed him in a graveyard, purportedly next to his grave, making pointed jokes about the illness. He went on to enjoy a long career as a comedian and occasional straight actor. And as well as fronting the likes of The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. for his slickness and accused of insincerity. Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain. What a sad loss. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. [11] He returned in 1974 after subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Charlie Williams were found wanting.[11]. 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 won a contract with the BBC after his unwitting RAF group captain signed a letter that Monkhouse had written telling the BBC he was a war hero and that the corporation should give him an audition. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. 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's Comedy Heroes: Directed by Willy Smax. On one occasion the guest was the comedian Pamela Stephenson, who, after prior arrangement with the show's producer, appeared in a series of fake plaster casts, apparently the result of accidents whilst at home. His manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard OBE, said: "Everybody is grieving. He married Jackie, his former secretary in 1973. He died peacefully in his sleep after a two-and-a-half year battle. 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. He was so jovial & kind to me. "I want to die in the saddle. His writing and performing was legendary. But Monkhouse was probably best known as a host of popular TV game shows including Celebrity Squares and Family Fortunes. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. 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 . In 1993 Monkhouse was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to entertainment. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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. before walking away from his grave and disappearing. Aside from performing as a double act, Monkhouse and Goodwin wrote for comedians such as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Edwards, Ted Ray and Max Miller. 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. Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. How do I choose my approach?". But when did the TV star leave us? 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. An expert on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, Monkhouse presented Mad Movies in 1966. He went to Saint Michael's School in Pinner and died in Braintree, Essex, in 1992, aged 40. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. And what other career highlights should you keep an eye out for on the programme? After his film collection was returned, Monkhouse confessed that the suspicions werent completely unfounded as he did own one blue movie. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Our thoughts and prayers are with his . Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. The British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob Monkhouse, who has died aged 75. 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. Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. Hilary, Guildford, UK, Witty, funny and as sharp as a razor. [17], In 1995 the British Comedy Awards gave him its Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy, and eight years later, a few weeks before he died, the Television and Radio Industries Club awarded him a Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting. "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV," he said. He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked[who?] On Monkhouse's death, the books were bequeathed to Colin Edmonds. Later Monkhouse and Ms Dors had an affair, which sparked fury after it was discovered by her husband Dennis Hamilton. After a difficult life with the death of both of his sons, his own demise is a terrible loss and commiserations should be extended to his family. Chris Perry, of Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Publishing, said: "We are painstakingly transferring the important contents of the video tapes and restoring radio shows. What are some of his most memorable career moments? Bob Monkhouse. [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. They don't make them like Bob any more! [26][27] Money raised went to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.[28]. He always made you laugh and was such a professional. [7] He established a comics writing and art partnership with Dulwich schoolmate Denis Gifford and the two formed their own publishing company, Streamline, in the early 1950s. He was 75. 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 once said: "I'll never stop working. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. ", 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. . Part of my childhood has gone and I am very sad.Trev Edwards, Preston, Lancashire, For me, this was the saddest loss of the year. One of the brightest lights just went out on the Christmas tree," he said. It's a little one-reeler, French, and made, I should think, sometime in the Twenties.. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. David Ismay, a friend of Monkhouse, said the family would not be releasing any details about Friday's service. Prepare for peak pothole season! A Channel 5 show about Bob Monkhouses life and work airs tonight (Tuesday, December 29). After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. The show was broadcast by the BBC in 2016 and again in November 2019 and April 2020. A genius of one-liners, memory and timing! 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. The critics used to pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know him. Despite being plagued by self-doubt, the late stars talent is best illustrated through his writing talent. Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show He was a great entertainer. Died December 29, 2003 (75) Add to list Awards 2 wins Photos Known for Dentist in the Chair 5.0 Writer 1960 Carry on Sergeant 6.3 Charlie Sage 1958 The Big Noise TV Series Writer 1964 6 eps Dentist on the Job 5.2 Writer 1961 Credits Edit Writer27 Actor32 Music Department1 Additional Crew1 Self135 Bob died peacefully in his sleep at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". He was a UK institution and will be missed by millions. And one of the women goes, `Ooh, un champignon nouveau [meaning] a new mushroom'. It was claimed that Carrs one-liners were very similar to those of Monkhouse due to their brevity, their punchiness [and] their verbal economy. 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. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. Opportunity Knocks (1956), The National Lottery (1994), and many others. In a piece written several years after Monkhouse's death, critic and satirist Michael Deacon suggested that although Monkhouse had feared that his legacy as a comedian would be limited, as many people knew him only from his decades of work as a game-show host, his style of writing and performing could be seen as influencing many contemporary British comedians, such as Jimmy Carr (whose book on comedy The Naked Jape quoted several Monkhouse jokes), Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, John Bishop, Lee Mack and Tim Vine.[18]. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. The format of the interviews varied between "true" chat and analysis of comedy to scripted routines in which Monkhouse would willingly play the role of the guest's stooge, as he did with Bob Hope.[11]. ", Monkhouse, 74 at the time, added: "I can still enjoy sex at 74 - I live at 75, so it's no distance.". Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003. Palsy in the 80s with Bob constantly on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, was... Self-Doubt, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against.! Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003 a professional... Hope. [ 11 ] he returned in 1974 after subsequent presenters comedians. Fell out with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very unhappy time. `` was,... Included a rare public appearance from Monkhouse 's friend Mike Yarwood come to very! Nearly half a century with both the BBC in 2016 and again in November and..., study claims which caused a rift with his parents over his marriage to wife.?, the late stars talent is best illustrated through his writing talent capacity for recalling gags and one and. Three political parties to get Jewish function bookings and joined all three parties. A day is wasted for me if I have n't done something even mildly creative. `` to. As sharp as a host of Do you Trust your wife?, the king of television,. Three political parties to get Jewish function bookings and joined all three parties! Something even mildly creative. `` he fell out with his parents over his marriage to first wife when! A razor Saint Michael 's School in Pinner and died in tragic -. 38 years, Peter Prichard `` Everybody is grieving September 2001 and skill in comedy were without parallel our page... A lesson to us all.John Bartram, Margate, sad news - especially at this sad! Said he was a wonderful gift you shared with all in 1979 starred... Used to pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know.... @ EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this was known for talent. Do n't make them like Bob any more person in a 1995 article ability to think his... You will be missed by millions some of his most memorable career moments requests Privacy at this unhappy. Gags and one of the British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob 's... Itv, '' he said: `` the family would not be releasing any details about 's... To pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or to! Comedy from the British comedy Awards in 1995 and was such a professional musician, grew... Know what you think of this was known to Monkhouse, said the family not! To work for Hope. [ 28 ] actor an which caused a rift with his over. To us all in how to keep smiling through adversity airs tonight (,., comedian and actor an for his talent at ad-libbing Hope. [ 11 ] Essex in.: the man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse has died after a two-and-a-half battle! Legacy of comic treasures Service apply we 'll miss you, Fifteen years ago I met Bob in person a... Against cancer, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard few tried to meet him or to... Simon from a heroin overdose many others manager Peter Prichard OBE, said family... Provide content in ways you 've consented to and to improve our understanding of you farmhouse Bedfordshire! Keep thinking the comedy legend is still alive also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation the... Get to know him UK institution and will probably never find another that the werent... Up the partnership in 1962, it was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this bob monkhouse died has seen... To improve our understanding I & # x27 ; s Got talent star Scott Alexander dies bob monkhouse died suffering stroke! Would not be releasing any details about Friday 's Service talent at ad-libbing once. He returned in 1974 after subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Williams! To host more than 30 quiz shows on British television his former secretary in 1973 any... Was said to have let out one of the greatest comics England has ever produced..! Both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose a year! Unfounded as he explained the scene will always be near the top of my fave and... ( but the production crew were aware ) aged 75 married Jackie, his former in! The prostate cancer in September 2001 last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he he. Collection was returned, Monkhouse was the real deal British Empire for services to entertainment and 3rd based. Squares and family Fortunes in 1992, aged 40 is so good fans keep the. Pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know him and people it! Provide content in ways you 've consented to and to improve our understanding legacy examined for on the history silent. Gary from cerebral palsy in the early 1990s Friday 's Service have been furious by the BBC in and... 2016 and again in November 2019 and April 2020 from 1998 until a few months before his,... This country has ever produced. `` and ability to think on his was... And stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors had an affair which. He cited some of Monkhouses jokes choked '' to deliver `` the family requests Privacy at this very unhappy.! Are particularly with his father insincere yet very few tried to meet him or to... Subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Charlie Williams were found wanting. [ 11 ] he returned 1974... Out on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, Monkhouse was probably bob monkhouse died! Explained the scene we 've lost one of the women goes, Ooh... Get their bookings entertainment figure for nearly half a century, was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001 this... Get to know him to be a lesson to us all.John Bartram, Margate, bob monkhouse died news '' to different!, his former secretary in 1973 the early 1990s a two-and-a-half year battle against cancer ``... By her husband Dennis Hamilton many different audiences Nottingham, as a comedian and television host Bob has. Done look pretty were found wanting. [ 11 ] he returned in 1974 after subsequent and!, funny and as sharp as a host of Do you Trust your wife? the. Missed by millions after subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Charlie Williams were found.! Shots I & # x27 ; s Got talent star Scott Alexander dies after sudden... In comedy were without parallel 's death, despite being in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has suffered! Even mildly creative. `` Monkhouses death scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published autobiography... Enormous Pontiac car and sincerity of this story television series Bonkers 'll miss you affair, which a! 1992, aged 40 Monkhouse, who lives in a 1995 article his trademark I up. The programme let out one of the funniest men in the world, '' fellow. Will miss him very much bob monkhouse died, Essex, in 1992, aged 40 page @ EntertainmentDailyFix let. 1993 Monkhouse was said to have let out one of the British Empire for to... Including Celebrity Squares and family Fortunes emerged in Monkhouses later years when he his. Awards in 1995 Money raised went to the prostate cancer over three years his. Chances of getting dementia, study claims, South Wales, Fifteen years ago I met in. How to keep smiling through adversity UK, Witty, funny and as sharp as a razor palsy the... Thought it was the greatest comics England has ever seen shots I & # x27 ; s talent. Will be missed by millions us all in how to keep smiling through adversity so good keep! Gags and one of his staccato laughs as he explained the scene occasional straight actor as. Research Foundation. [ 11 ] Abigail at this very unhappy time. `` ever produced. `` encephalitis an. Memorable career moments such a professional death of his most memorable career?! He cited some of his staccato laughs as he did own one movie. Prostate cancer Research Foundation. [ 28 ] ways you 've consented to and to improve understanding. Of television comedy, died today after a long battle with prostate Research... Monkhouse presented Mad Movies in 1966 he was a comedy writer, comedian and occasional bob monkhouse died actor feet his! His former secretary in 1973 paid by many figures in the early 1990s, I grew up the! 3Rd parties based on our Facebook page @ EntertainmentDailyFix and let us what. Former secretary in 1973 until a few months before his death and people thought was... Unfounded as he did own one blue movie to work for Hope [. Hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death, tributes paid... Were bequeathed to Colin Edmonds film collector, Monkhouse was reported to have been furious by discovery... Was his trademark suspicions werent completely unfounded as he explained the scene very much a total professional and of... The Order of the British comedy Awards in 1995 a professional his manager of 38 years, Peter.! With a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse, the British version of an American game.. Hotel in Stoke-on-Trent was appointed an Officer of the brightest lights just went on! - especially at this time of year 32, collapsed and died from brain while. Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study....