Comedian And Writer Barry Cryer Dies Aged 86

Writer and comedian Barry Cryer has died aged 86, his representatives have confirmed.

The star was famous for writing for a number of comedy greats, including The Two Ronnies, Tommy Cooper, Morecambe and Wise and Bob Hope.

Celebrities including broadcaster Gyles Brandeth and Stephen Fry are leading the tributes.

RIP #BarryCryer. Here we are only a few weeks ago. Baz was just the loveliest guy: funny & generous. He’d worked with everybody & everybody he worked with liked him. I shall miss his happy company so much - & his regular phone calls: he gave you a gem of a joke with each one. pic.twitter.com/O8AgZyMYYt

— Gyles Brandreth (@GylesB1) January 27, 2022

Such sad news, one of the absolute greats of British comedy, Barry Cryer, is no more. A glorious, gorgeous, hilarious and gifted writer and performer who straddled all the comic traditions. Universally beloved … farewell, Baz.

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 27, 2022

Barry Cryer was the real deal. An incredibly funny man who worked with - and wrote for - the giants of comedy. Yet he remained forever curious and delighted by whatever was fresh and original. Kind, encouraging, generous and a one off. Goodbye, Cheeky. ❤️

— Mark Gatiss 💙 (@Markgatiss) January 27, 2022