So long Bob.. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his. I know no one else like him and will probably never find another. Simon, a teacher, had a history of depression. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. 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. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was. The former Family Fortunes host died in his sleep in the early hours at home in the village of Eggington, Bedfordshire, where he lived with his second wife Jackie. He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. He also acted in the Carry On films. His film archive began in the late 1950s. Monkhouse then returned to quizzes, taking over hosting duties on Wipeout from Paul Daniels when its studio recordings moved from London to Manchester and the show moved from primetime to daytime. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. Express. "All I have is a perky mind," he said. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. After a difficult life with the death of both of his sons, his own demise is a terrible loss and commiserations should be extended to his family. 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The golden shots Anne Aston, The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined, Cache in the attic: Bob Monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft, True comedy gold: No one does humour quite like the British, Peter Prichard. [14] Among the audience were a number of British comedians who had been personally invited by Monkhouse, including Reece Shearsmith, Jon Culshaw, David Walliams, Fiona Allen and Mark Steel. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. 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. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. He worked with many l e g e n d a r y names in sh owb u s i --ness, including-Tommy Cooper, Benny Hill and Frankie Howerd. His true character came out not on the game shows but when on the stage - watch these performances for a taste or real comedy.David, Ashton, England, Thanks for the memory Bob, you will be missed!Jim Poole, Gt Yarmouth. "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. 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. 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. The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. 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. Id have paid good money to stay out of here. The critics used to pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know him. 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]. In 1972, Monkhouse married Jacqueline, his secretary, who was at his bedside when he died. Monkhouse died aged 75 after being one of Britain's top comedians for more than four decades. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. One of the nicest people in this business, always found time to stop for a chat. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. 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November 30, 1932 - August 30, 201. And what other career highlights should you keep an eye out for on the programme? A real comedian and personality in the original sense of the word. He went on to enjoy a long career as a comedian and occasional straight actor. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. 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. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. To his presentation and the obvious love he had for the genre. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. What are some of his most memorable career moments? before walking away from his grave and disappearing. Gabrielle Cohen, Edgware, UK, Having grown up with him on our screens for as long as we can rememberhe was a true "Star" in every sense of the word.John & Michaela Hadlow, Devon, He was so quick, so kind, so, so funny and just a lovely, lovely man. During the confrontation, he allegedly held a cut-throat razor to the comedians face and told him: Im going to slit your eyeballs!. Bob - you shall be sorely missed as an asset to the craft. Read a selection of your e-mails below. Recorded in 2003 live on stage, interspersed with interviews with comedians and celebrities that were in the audience that night. This I have treasured for 45 years. She was his secretary and they married in 1973 after he split from first wife Elizabeth. In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. [11] Many of the films in his collection were seized and not returned to Monkhouse. Enter your password to log in. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". Craig, Czech Republic (formerly UK), I'm shocked to hear of Bob's death. In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. London Cast Recording. Two video cassettes of my cabaret act and a sea of game shows as valuable as yesterdays Daily Mirror.. DON'T MISSBob Monkhouse: The comedy uncle[INTERVIEW]Why comedy fans love a one-liner[ANALYSIS]Cache in the attic: Bob Monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft[NEWS]. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. He seemed to be a lesson to us all in how to keep smiling through adversity. Shine on. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. In his final years, Monkhouse hosted a show on BBC Radio 2 called The Monkhouse Archive in which he provided humorous links to clips of comedy acts spanning the previous 50 years. I wouldn't know what to do if I retired anyway.". After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. Though regarded by some as smarmy, Monkhouse saw a revival in his career during the last 10 years, winning a new generation of fans and the respect of younger comics. In 1993 Monkhouse was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to entertainment. Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. Monkhouse was the class clown at Dulwich College. Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. The wit and ability to think on his feet was his trademark. The couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. It has been wonderful to hear the present day comics speak admiringly of this man. He was often self-deprecating and admitted he was not an original comic genius. He spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. Prince Harry 'hated woke nonsense' and 'made jokes we are no longer allowed to make' before meeting Meghan, Charles felt he had to act as king rather than as a father: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals why Charles backed moves Don't just stick to the Malbec! None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). He has been a comedy presence all my life and will be missed. Prostate cancer, I dont recommend. Read more: Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus: Bond girls raunchiest roles as nun drama gets sexy. Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain. Chris Hankins, Pontypool, Gwent, S. Wales, What a sad loss. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. You were one of the best.Haydn Jones, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. Nobody since has done it like Bob. The governor has left us with legacy of comic treasures. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. I remember some of his shows vividly, and it's a shame that yet another member of the old school of comedy is now gone. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Too ill to contribute the programme instead featured narration and contributions from fellow professionals. He married first wife Elizabeth at 21, but had several affairs - including one with Diana Dors - and the marriage quickly went sour - although the couple stayed together until 1966. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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. A Great Entertainer he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. I said I think I saw that one with Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter airs on Channel 5 tonight Tuesday, December 29 at 9pm. They don't make them like Bob any more! It is very, very sad news.". My recovery has been dramatic and I'm ready to go back to work.". Jump to content. "I want to die in the saddle. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". The star died on 29 December aged 75, at his home in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, after fighting bone and prostate cancer for more than two years. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. As well as two sons, they had an adopted daughter, Abigail, who gave him two granddaughters. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. Monkhouse, an acknowledged expert on the early cinema, lived in a 16th century farmhouse. Monkhouse's TV shows included The Golden Shot - which at its peak had 16 million viewers - Opportunity Knocks and Bob's Full House. Bob was 75 at the time, having marked his birthday some months earlier in June. Chris Perry, of Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Publishing, said: "We are painstakingly transferring the important contents of the video tapes and restoring radio shows. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Born in Beckenham, Kent, in June 1928, Monkhouse started out as a comedy writer and rose to become one of the country's top comics with a highly polished on-screen persona that people seemed to either love or hate. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. A le g endary drinke r Monkhouse would consume two bottles of wine and half a bottle of whisky a day, including "a large one" before going on stage. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. He was obviously concentrating on his delivery, but still had the courtesy to exchange good natured pleasantries. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. 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I'm 33 and he's one of the first faces I can remember seeing on the TV as a child. And as well as fronting the likes of The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. Bob Monkhouse Supremely accomplished stand-up comic and game show host, whose self-assured manner on screen masked a personal life dogged by loss and disappointment Dennis Barker Mon 29 Dec 2003. He was 75. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. His parents hoped he would join the family's custard business, but Bob and his friend Denis Goodwin had other plans. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. [17], In 1995 the British Comedy Awards gave him its Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy, and eight years later, a few weeks before he died, the Television and Radio Industries Club awarded him a Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting. He was a great entertainer. God bless you Bob and thanks for the memories. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. The comedian, entertainer and game show host was the king of light entertainment on BBC and ITV for many viewers. In the 1970s, a daily newspaper conducted a poll in which the stand-up comic and game-show host Bob Monkhouse, who has died from cancer aged 75, emerged as the third most popular performer on. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. The format of the interviews varied between "true" chat and analysis of comedy to scripted routines in which Monkhouse would willingly play the role of the guest's stooge, as he did with Bob Hope.[11]. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. [9], Monkhouse began his adult career as a scriptwriter for radio comedy in partnership with Denis Goodwin, a fellow Old Alleynian with whom he also compred Smash Hits on Radio Luxembourg. Monkhouse was allegedly lured into a bedroom by a very attractive and comely young dancer, according to a 2014 Flashbak article. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". The ad showed him in a graveyard, purportedly next to his grave, making pointed jokes about the illness. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. The dozens of other shows Monkhouse presented included Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Bob's Full House. One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. Showbusiness agent. Monkhouse was reported to have let out one of his staccato laughs as he explained the scene. Bob signed off: As a comedian, Ive died many deaths. The next day I saw him sunbathing on Hayling Island beach alongside his enormous Pontiac car. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. I saw him live a few years ago and whilst a little 'blue' I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes. 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