Is bob monkhouse dead ?

Answer 1

I certainly hope not x

Answer 2

Is Bob Monkhouse Dead

Answer 3

Bob Hope made some funny films . But Bob Monkhouse was a much cleaver man. His memory of facts, timing and his writing made him a bigger star in my eyes.

Answer 4

Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies


Monkhouse was working until six weeks ago
The British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob Monkhouse, who has died aged 75.
The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years.

He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard.

"He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said.

Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain.

When I said I was going to become a comedian, they all laughed. Well, they're not laughing now.

Bob Monkhouse


Seven decades in comedy

"He's one of the bravest men I've met. He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on.

"He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said.

Speaking of his own sense of loss, Mr Prichard said: "I knew it was coming, but when you get the news you realise we have lost one of the greatest comics that England has ever produced."

In 1993, Monkhouse, who lived in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the OBE.

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

Dominic, UK


Send your Bob Monkhouse tributes
In March this year, when accepting a lifetime achievement award from the Television and Radio Industries Club, Monkhouse said he had been "very lucky" with his treatment.

It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working.

Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. I want to die in the saddle. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative."

"Anyone who understood comedy loved Bob. He would arrive at any function or cabaret with specially written, individual material for every occasion," said fellow entertainer Des O'Connor.

"He loved showbusiness and showbusiness was lucky to have him. He was not only a brilliant mind, but the warmest and most genuine of friends. One of the brightest lights just went out on the Christmas tree," he said.




Tributes for 'incredible' comic
BBC director general Greg Dyke said Monkhouse understood TV entertainment better than anyone else in the last four decades.

"Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV," he said.

Born in Beckenham, south London, in June 1928, Monkhouse developed his talent for comedy while a pupil at nearby Dulwich College.

He went on to enjoy a long career as a comedian and occasional straight actor.

But Monkhouse was probably best known as a host of popular TV game shows including Celebrity Squares and Family Fortunes.

Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail.

His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose.

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

Bob Monkhouse

Date of birth (location)
1 June 1928
Beckenham, Kent, England, UK
Date of death (details)
29 December 2003
Eggington, Bedfordshire, England, UK. (prostate cancer)
Mini biography
One of British TV's most popular performers with a career that spanned... (show more)
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Biography for
Bob Monkhouse
Birth name
Robert Alan Monkhouse
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Mini biography
One of British TV's most popular performers with a career that spanned over four decades, funnyman Bob Monkhouse started off as a radio broadcaster (1949) and stand-up comic. He earned success early on as a gag writer partnering with Denis Goodwin.

In 1953, the duo won their own TV show called "Fast and Loose" which was sketch comedy based. A nightclub comedian to boot, he also pursued films on occasion appearing in such slapstick dillies as Carry On Sergeant (1959), Dentist in the Chair (1960), Dentist on the Job (1961) and A Weekend with Lulu (1962). But TV would be his prime venue and he moved quite easily into various parlor game and variety show hosting duties.

"For Love or Money" was his first, a Brit version of "Candid Camera". Along the way he found emceeing chores with "The London Palladium Show," "The Golden Shot," (which made him a household name), "Celebrity Squares," (based on "Hollywood Squares"), "Family Fortunes," "The $64,000 Question," "Opportunity Knocks," "The National Lottery Live" and many others. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer.


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IMDb mini-biography by
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Spouse
Jacqueline Harding (1973 - 29 December 2003) (his death)
Elizabeth (1949 - 1972) (divorced) 3 children

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Trivia
Comedian

Son Simon died in 2001.

Son Gary died in 1992.

Vocal supporter of the Conservative Party for many years.

Father of Simon, Gary and Abigail.

Attended Dulwich College

Two of his three children had predeceased him. His son Gary, who had cerebral palsy, died in 1992. His other son, Simon, died in a Bangkok hotel room from a heroin overdose in 2001. Father and son had been estranged for almost a decade.

Married twice, with three children from his first wife: Abigail, Gary and Simon.

Much in demand up until his death as an after-dinner speaker.

First port-of-call for American comedians visiting London, starting with Bob Hope, when they wanted topical gags.

Wrote material for many famous comedians including Bob Hope.

He was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the British Empire) in 1993 for his services to entertainment.

A movie buff and collector of many rare films. Was particularly fond of the horror genre and was very knowledgeable on the subject. Once said that his favorite film was Vincent Price's Dragonwyck (1946). He was also Honorary President of the long running Gothique Film Society during the 1960s and 1970s.


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Personal quotes
"Growing old is compulsory - growing up is optional."

As a comic, you need every wrinkle. Having a facelift would be like asking a tap dancer to have his feet lopped off. Birmingham Evening Mail (UK) 25 September 1993

I'm rather relaxed about death. From quite an early age I've regarded it as part of the deal, the unwritten guarantee that comes with your birth certificate. Birmingham Evening Mail (UK) 25 September 1993


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Answer 7

Sadly yes, he died in December 2003.

Answer 8

yes 2003 :( he's sadly missed in the entertainment world

Answer 9

Died around christmas time nearly 3 years ago if memory serves....

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

no, but he looks it. You might be thinking of Bob Hope. He's been dead a while... Funny chap though...