Monty Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77, four years after being diagnosed with dementia.
A statement from his family said: “We have all lost a kind, funny, warm, creative and truly loving man.”
(Featured image is Terry Jones, taken by Myung Jung Kim/PA Wire URN:49759970 (Press Association via AP Images)).
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If you’ve never seen any of his bits, some of his funniest include this one from Life of Brian (CW: Offensive, blasphemous):
Here’s the audio for Crunchy Frog (He’s the Candy Bigwig (CW: Offensive)):
He was the writer and director of the exceptionally offensive Erik the Viking and co-director of the exceptionally offensive Life of Brian, Meaning of Life, and Quest for the Holy Grail.
A comedic giant. We were privileged to have him.Report
In the late 70′ I remember my dad forcing us to watch Monty Python….don’t you hate it when your parents are right (wasn’t right on Benny Hill) I probably quote Monty Python waaay too much be it from the Holy Grail, Life of Brian or the shows….wafer thin mint anyone?Report