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Ever the showman, he continued to work on a new series of the popular daytime quiz Wipeout, as well as a number of one-off shows. The advertisement was made with the support of Monkhouse's estate and supported by poster campaigns, including award-winning panels displayed in London Underground trains. A genuinely funny man has left us.Paul Curran, Lowestoft, A true gentleman, a true comedian, a true workaholic and now a legend. They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. Basically my prostate exploded like a firework and distributed the Taliban throughout my system. [4] His public profile growing, Monkhouse also began appearing in comedy films, including the first of the Carry On film series, Carry On Sergeant, in 1958. Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. 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. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Bob Monkhouse's Comedy Heroes: Directed by Willy Smax. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. The ad showed him in a graveyard, purportedly next to his grave, making pointed jokes about the illness. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. With Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood, Fiona Allen, Jon Culshaw. 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. [7] He established a comics writing and art partnership with Dulwich schoolmate Denis Gifford and the two formed their own publishing company, Streamline, in the early 1950s. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. Opportunity Knocks (1956), The National Lottery (1994), and many others. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. 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. Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. I want to die in the saddle. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout. From 1996 to 1998, Monkhouse presented The National Lottery Live show on Saturday evenings on BBC1, for which he created the catchphrase: "I know I'm a sinner, but make me a winner!" He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. 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. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. 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. His book 'Just say a few words' has been a very useful tool on many occasions. Monkhouse died aged 75 after being one of Britain's top comedians for more than four decades. He then moved to ITV to front two more game shows, Bob's Your Uncle and The $64,000 Question, neither of which was a popular success. His support for up-and-coming comedians and his knowledge of the people working in the industry was legendary. He was 75. Monkhouse, a self-professed cinephile, had a projection booth and an eight-foot-wide screen that descended from the ceiling. Bob Monkhouse was one of the most treasured personalities on British TV for decades. You can unsubscribe at any time. A genius of one-liners, memory and timing! A Great Legacy Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. Other presenting jobs in the 1960s included Candid Camera and Sunday Night at the London Palladium. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. It is very, very sad news.". Aside from performing as a double act, Monkhouse and Goodwin wrote for comedians such as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Edwards, Ted Ray and Max Miller. Among other writing, Monkhouse wrote more than 100 Harlem Hotspots erotic novelettes. Within its pages, he detailed that he had taken part in an orgy and had an affair with the actress Diana Dors, who was considered the British Marilyn Monroe. Monkhouse was allegedly lured into a bedroom by a very attractive and comely young dancer, according to a 2014 Flashbak article. He always made you laugh and was such a professional. Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. She told him: Some people absolutely adore putting on a show, they come back to my parties just to do that.. He recalled: Two quite attractive women in Marie Antoinette-type outfits are coming through a field. Will be sadly missed as a friend. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. He will always be near the top of my fave comedians and famous people list. When he came on stage to entertain us the very first thing he said was that there was a lady in the audience who was celebrating her birthday today. He also acted in the Carry On films. he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. Bob Monkhouse, the comedian who died yesterday aged 75, became synonymous with television game shows, playing the unctuous host to more than 30 different programmes that, like him . Monkhouse was born on 1 June 1928[1] at 168 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, the son of chartered accountant Wilfred Adrian Monkhouse (18941957)[2][3] and Dorothy Muriel Monkhouse (ne Hansard, 18951971). My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.Tony, Montevettolini, Tuscany, Italy, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career. [8], Before establishing himself as a successful writer and comedian, Monkhouse appeared on stage in London, first as Aladdin in a stage show of the same name written by S. J. Perelman and Cole Porter and then in the first London production of the musical The Boys from Syracuse (Antipholus of Syracuse) in 1963 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, alongside Ronnie Corbett. "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. He became much in demand as an after-dinner speaker and wrote a book about the subject, Just Say a Few Words (Lennard Publishing, 1988, 1999). Bob Monkhouse. Too ill to contribute the programme instead featured narration and contributions from fellow professionals. On one occasion the guest was the comedian Pamela Stephenson, who, after prior arrangement with the show's producer, appeared in a series of fake plaster casts, apparently the result of accidents whilst at home. There are many incredible finds, and the event [is] an exciting time for all concerned.". One of British TV's most popular performers with a career that spanned over four decades, funny-man Bob . What are some of his most memorable career moments? When his joke books containing his gag collection were stolen in 1995 it was headline news, with huge interest in the public appeal and a 10,000 reward offered for their return. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". There will never be another like him. RIP to the Big Man.Sharon, Wales, I'm sad to hear of Bob's untimely death. A Channel 5 show about Bob Monkhouses life and work airs tonight (Tuesday, December 29). His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his Bedfordshire home on Monday morning. Amongst shows rediscovered were many featuring Monkhouse himself, including The Flip Side, a 1966 play in which he starred as a television DJ with his own late-night show, and the 195758 series of his comedy My Pal Bob, including an episode in which he is suspected of an extramarital affair. 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. Simon, a teacher, had a history of depression. Now I know how brave Bob Monkhouse was. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. Died December 29, 2003 (75) Add to list Awards 2 wins Photos Known for Dentist in the Chair 5.0 Writer 1960 Carry on Sergeant 6.3 Charlie Sage 1958 The Big Noise TV Series Writer 1964 6 eps Dentist on the Job 5.2 Writer 1961 Credits Edit Writer27 Actor32 Music Department1 Additional Crew1 Self135 He was 75. In 1993, Monkhouse, who lived in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the OBE. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.Alana Sinclair, New Zealand, Bob Monkhouse was a giant in the entertainment business. This I have treasured for 45 years. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. He went on to host more than 30 quiz shows on British television. Monkhouse's TV shows included The Golden Shot - which at its peak had 16 million viewers - Opportunity Knocks and Bob's Full House. The . He always had so many original one line jokes! And during the later years of his career when most performers slow down that was pretty much the case due to his regular National Lottery hosting job. His stand up skills were truly impressive; there are many working in the business today who could learn from watching tapes of Bob at the microphone. "He was the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. Prostate cancer, I don't recommend. BBC director general Greg Dyke said: "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV.". In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. A real comedian and personality in the original sense of the word. You will be sadly missed by the British public. 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. He made several guest appearances on television shows before he and his comedy partner Denis Goodwin launched their own television series, Fast and Loose, in The gun, launcher and camera were props. Monkhouse lived in a house called "Claridges" in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, and had a flat in London and a holiday home in Barbados. 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