Actor and comic Ewen MacIntosh, greatest recognized for his function as “Big Keith” within the authentic UK model of hit TV present The Office, has died on the age of 50.
The British mockumentary’s creator Ricky Gervais led the tributes, calling his co-star “an absolute original”.
“Extremely sad news,” the comic stated in a submit on X, the platform previously referred to as Twitter.
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“The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has passed away. An absolute original. RIP.”
MacIntosh additionally starred with Gervais in comedy sequence After Life however was greatest referred to as scotch-egg-loving accountant Keith Bishop in The Office.
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MacIntosh’s administration introduced the information of the star’s passing on Wednesday morning (6.15pm AEDT), following a sequence of personal well being battles.
“With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh,” JustRight Management stated in a press release.
“His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.
“There will likely be a non-public cremation for household & shut associates quickly & a celebratory memorial later within the yr.”
MacIntosh died in Darlington, County Durham, in England however his reason for demise is just not but recognized.
The star had beforehand shared pictures out and in of hospital along with his followers on social media.
His most up-to-date credited function was in Nightmare on thirty fourth Street final yr. He beforehand starred in Little Britain, The Lobster and Big Fat Gypsy Gangster.
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