British comedian Mel Smith (60) died today.

[Ferry_vO]

A real shame, one of the great generation of British comedians and actors that included not only himself, but also his partner Griff Rhys-Jones, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, Rowan Atkinson, Ade Edmondson and Rick Mayall.
I grew up watching these guys and their shows. Not only was he an actor, but also a director, writer and producer.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0809321/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Some clips; Gerald the Gorilla from 'Not the nine o'clock news':

 

[Ferry_vO]

Two more...

The Scottish lighthouse keepers from 'Alas Smith and Jones':

And my favorite clip from 'Not the nine o'clock news'; breakfast at the McEnroes:

Goodbye Mel, thanks for all the laughter!

 

[IanHenry]

Mel will be missed, a real gent. RIP

Ian.

 

[Naismith]

60 is no age to go. Sad.

 

[Roger]

Such a shame. RIP Mel.

 

[arfyhun]

Truely a brilliant British comedian. He will be missed but his legacy lives on. R.I.P. mate.

Graham.