SO SAD TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF BARRY CRYER - A SUPER FUNNY COMEDIAN AND HUMOROUS WRITER

So very sad to hear the new of the passing of  Barry Cryer two days ago, at the age of 86. Barry was a super comedian and writer linked so much to British comedy, radio and film, has died at the age of 86.

The news prompted tributes posted on social media. Stephen Fry wrote: “Such sad news, one of the absolute greats of British comedy, Barry Cryer, is no more. A glorious, gorgeous, hilarious and gifted writer and performer who straddled all the comic traditions. Universally beloved … farewell, Baz.”  Barry worked with other stars of British entertainment including Morecambe and Wise, Tommy Cooper,  Spike Milligan, Les Dawson and the two  Ronnies among others. 

In the early days, Barry was spotted by David Frost, who invited him to write for The Frost Report, which first aired in 1 the mid-60s. 

I much appreciated his advice when writing a feature for Essex Life Magazine some years back when we made contact regarding his charity work in Goodmayes Hospital.  A charming, funny man. Warm thoughts to his loving family.