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The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. 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. Bob Monkhouse. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. Among other writing, Monkhouse wrote more than 100 Harlem Hotspots erotic novelettes. I guess what really sums up Bob for me was that despite some of the crude and crass humour that exists on today's television, Bob never sunk to that level to get a laugh, he was the consummate professional, and was a "Family" entertainer which in today's world of comedy is a rare treasure. 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Monkhouse had an elder brother, John, who was born in 1922. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.Ian Peter, Southport, England, A Great Man A Channel 5 show about Bob Monkhouses life and work airs tonight (Tuesday, December 29). "He loved showbusiness and showbusiness was lucky to have him. !Martin, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, Thanks Bob for having entertained us with your clean sense of humour and sharp wit you will be sadly missed.Baber, London, England, A true professional and a charming man whose humour managed to connect generations. 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On Monkhouse's death, the books were bequeathed to Colin Edmonds. We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced.". Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. He seemed to be a lesson to us all in how to keep smiling through adversity. 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. 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. Today is the 17th anniversary of Bob Monkhouses death. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. 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]. Keep on joking Bob.Michael Anazapela, Aberdeen, A brilliantly funny, inventive and above all sincere performer - Max Miller's "There'll never be another!" Jump to content. More info. 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. Never short of a joke or quip. 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? Simon fell out with his father and died of a heroin overdose in a Thai guest house in 2001. Shine on. Brian L. Potter, CAMBRIDGE, England. Prostate cancer, I don't recommend. [11], Monkhouse was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001, and he died from this illness at his home on 29 December 2003. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Chris Perry, of Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Publishing, said: "We are painstakingly transferring the important contents of the video tapes and restoring radio shows. The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. It is very, very sad news.". Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 - 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. BBC director general Greg Dyke said: "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV.". His parents hoped he would join the family's custard business, but Bob and his friend Denis Goodwin had other plans. A real comedian and personality in the original sense of the word. 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. B ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. Thanks for all the laughs, Bob xAngela Taylor, England, TV & the world of comedy will never be the same again.John Emley, Prestwick, Scotland, Usually when someone famous dies there is a dramatic outpouring of grief for someone most of us never knew - well in this case, I am truly saddened because Bob Monkhouse was a man who never failed to make me laugh - he was 'saucy' without being crude and he always put a smile on my face.Nichola, Dundee, There aren't many comedians that I went out of my way to watch and follow but Bob was the exception. 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. Too ill to contribute the programme instead featured narration and contributions from fellow professionals. Bob: Great Comedian Great mind, great man. In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! Bob Monkhouse. Monkhouse continued: The ones who think they're the sharpies from clubland. 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. My thoughts are with his family and friends.Dominic Hill, Burnham, It was with great sadness I read of the death of Bob Monkhouse. Monkhouse was allegedly lured into a bedroom by a very attractive and comely young dancer, according to a 2014 Flashbak article. After his film collection was returned, Monkhouse confessed that the suspicions werent completely unfounded as he did own one blue movie. His manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard OBE, said: "Everybody is grieving. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. [11] Monkhouse was known as a keen supporter of new comedy and used the show to introduce audiences to new comedians such as Kelly Monteith, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. Bob was as sharp as any comedian 50 years his junior. He went to Saint Michael's School in Pinner and died in Braintree, Essex, in 1992, aged 40. The couple separated in 1967[19] and divorced in 1972. Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. 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 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. I'd have paid good money to stay out of here. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. 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. Robert Alan Monkhouse, one of Britain's best known comedians and game show hosts, died on Dec. 29 from prostate cancer. 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]. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. With Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood, Fiona Allen, Jon Culshaw. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. 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. London Cast Recording. 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. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. before walking away from his grave and disappearing. 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). 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. [16] The archive consisted of 36,000 videotapes, going back to when Monkhouse first bought a home video recorder in 1966. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. By reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply divorced in 1972 Great man died! 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