Ewen MacIntosh battled well being points earlier than he died aged 50
Office star Ewen MacIntosh, whose loss of life aged 50 was introduced this morning, had endured battles together with his well being lately.
MacIntosh received heaps of followers for his position as deadpan accountant ‘Big Keith’ Bishop in Ricky Gervais‘ traditional sitcom.
In February 2022, he posted an image of himself in hospital – all wired up with a cannula and intravenous drips.
He tweeted: ‘Bad instances for me I’m afraid pals. Stay sturdy on the market.’
In an announcement, his household thanked Willow Green Care Home for his or her help to the late actor.
In 2022, The Office star was rushed to hospital and mentioned he was struggling ‘dangerous instances’
MacIntosh received heaps of followers for his position as deadpan accountant ‘Big Keith’ Bishop in Ricky Gervais ‘ traditional sitcom
Tributes have poured in to the actor, who was greatest identified for his position in Ricky Gervais ‘ hit sitcom
MacIntosh’s supervisor confirmed he had died in an announcement this morning.
A spokesperson wrote: ‘With nice disappointment we announce the peaceable passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh.
‘His household thank all who supported him, particularly Willow Green Care Home.
‘There shall be a non-public cremation for household & shut buddies quickly & a celebratory memorial later within the 12 months.’
MacIntosh appeared in The Office from its first sequence in 2001, taking part in the position of an accountant with a ardour for Scotch eggs.
In an interview with Vice in 2021, MacIntosh joked that he had no thought why Scotch eggs had been chosen as his signature meals. ‘The props man nipped out and purchased them final minute,’ he revealed.
Despite a lot of workers modifications on the fictional Wernham Hogg paper agency, ‘Keith’ remained within the sequence till its final episode in 2003.
Out Of Office, The Office podcast, additionally mentioned MacIntosh would ‘all the time be fondly remembered firstly as an incredible man, but in addition as a key a part of the best British sitcom of all time. An wonderful legacy to depart. RIP.’
As effectively as The Office, MacIntosh additionally partnered again up with Gervais when he starred within the last sequence of After Life as ‘Buffet Man’ – a bloke who had been barred from an all-you-can-eat restaurant.
