His manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard OBE, said: "Everybody is grieving. His eldest son, Gary Alan, who had cerebral palsy, lived at Naish farm house, a residential home for the disabled in Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire. He learned Yiddish to get Jewish function bookings and joined all three political parties to get their bookings. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. The comic also suffered a setback in his fight against illhealth when he broke a collarbone in a fall in October. [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. He was appearing in south sea with Yana. Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain. Too ill to contribute the programme instead featured narration and contributions from fellow professionals. Monkhouse, who died from prostate cancer in 2003, also hosted many popular game shows including Family Fortunes, Celebrity Squares, The Golden Shot and others. First and foremost, however, Bobs career hinged on his comedic excellence. 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. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Read more: Nick McGlashan death: Police reveal possibility of drug involvement. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. To his presentation and the obvious love he had for the genre. 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 Prepare for peak pothole season! 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. A genuinely funny man has left us.Paul Curran, Lowestoft, A true gentleman, a true comedian, a true workaholic and now a legend. With Julia Sawalha, Lucille Ball, Michael Barrymore, Jackie Clune. With Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood, Fiona Allen, Jon Culshaw. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. 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. When Bob Monkhouse's widow died and his house was being prepared for market, the amazing extent of his private collection of video and audio recordings was realized. [7] From 1987 to 1989, he hosted three series of the revival of the talent show Opportunity Knocks, which aired as Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. In a poll of fellow comedians and comedy insiders to find the Comedians' Comedian in 2005, Monkhouse was voted among the best 50 comedy acts. He got them back a year later. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. The show was broadcast by the BBC in 2016 and again in November 2019 and April 2020. Friends said she never fully recovered from Monkhouse's death from prostate cancer in 2003. Our thoughts and prayers are with his . Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. His knowledge and skill in comedy were without parallel. He was 75. The show also included a rare public appearance from Monkhouse's friend Mike Yarwood. 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. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years. Showbusiness agent. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. A great comedian and a superb 'ad-libber'. Two video cassettes of my cabaret act and a sea of game shows as valuable as yesterdays Daily Mirror.. Bob died peacefully in his sleep at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". 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. The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. Thanks Bob, for years of quick-fire laughs.Stu, France, The ultimate hard working entertainer, who brought joy and laughter to all those who loved his quick fire humour. [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. His book 'Just say a few words' has been a very useful tool on many occasions. It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working. Recorded in 2003 live on stage, interspersed with interviews with comedians and celebrities that were in the audience that night. I'd have paid good money to stay out of here. He was also such a great stand up comedian in all my 40 years of life never did I here Bob repeat a gag. While the comedians career continued to soar, he often admitted that he felt he had no talent and was frustrated that many would only know him as a game show host. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. And what other career highlights should you keep an eye out for on the programme? A Great Legacy "I'll never stop working," he once said. In 1993, Monkhouse, who lived in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the OBE. My best wishes to his wife and family.Chris Curry, Newport, South Wales, From the pasty young dentist alongside Leslie Phillips (in black & white) to the man with the tan and the wry grin with some 'News for You', Bob will be missed not only for his consummate professionalism, but more perhaps for his generosity in both giving of money, for which he was well known, and of his own time and effort, which went generally unsung. 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. This film collection was the cause of a court case at the Old Bailey in 1979. Bob was as sharp as any comedian 50 years his junior. In 1995, he poked fun at his legacy when he told the Independent: What will I leave behind me? Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. 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. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. LK 4564. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. I had the chance to see him in concert in the early '90s and it was only then that I realised exactly how funny this man was. He died peacefully in his sleep after a two-and-a-half year battle against prostate cancer, said Peter Prichard. It is very, very sad news.". Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Although I have been away from the UK for some years, thinking about Bob Monkhouse always helped me to connect to the old country and its unique humour. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. 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. How do I choose my approach?". A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Having lent Terry Wogan's son a film, Monkhouse was charged with attempting to defraud film distributors of royalties, but after two years the judge decided that there was no case to answer. God bless you Bob and thanks for the memories. It was claimed that Carrs one-liners were very similar to those of Monkhouse due to their brevity, their punchiness [and] their verbal economy. He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. "All I have is a perky mind," he said. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. He was not only a brilliant mind, but the warmest and most genuine of friends. God Bless You BOB! 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). By the time he was 27 he was a star. Read more: Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus: Bond girls raunchiest roles as nun drama gets sexy. Monkhouse s u f f e r e d deeply after the death of his son, Simon, from a heroin overdose in a 1-a-night Thai guesthouse in 2001. applies equally to Bob Monkhouse. The comedian said: I got it when I was 18 or 19. A real comedian and personality in the original sense of the word. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. Bob - you shall be sorely missed as an asset to the craft. A Channel 5 show about Bob Monkhouses life and work airs tonight (Tuesday, December 29). The wit and ability to think on his feet was his trademark. Later Monkhouse and Ms Dors had an affair, which sparked fury after it was discovered by her husband Dennis Hamilton. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. He later told his friend Colin Edmonds that this may have been a mistake, but that he wanted to be associated with a winner and he knew Margaret Thatcher could not lose the 1987 general election. By Neil Wilkes. British comedian Bob Monkhouse, who wrote jokes for Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra in a 50-year showbusiness career, died on Monday aged 75, his manager said. Today is the 17th anniversary of Bob Monkhouses death. ", The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career, Bob Monkhouse on Museum of Broadcast Communications. 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. Monkhouse said: Am I going to be nice? 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. 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 was 75 at the time, having marked his birthday some months earlier in June. He was so jovial & kind to me. Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. Despite his fears about being forgotten, he was branded the unlikely hero of modern comedy in a 2015 Telegraph article because his style is reportedly seen in other comedians. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. But when did the TV star leave us? Alan Ball, Runaway Bay, Australia, I have grown up with Bob on my T.V screen, he was the king of game shows because of his razor sharp wit. Rest in Peace you dear sweet man. 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. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. He seemed to be a lesson to us all in how to keep smiling through adversity. 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. Police went into his home after he had been wrongly accused of breaching copyright laws and later the case was dismissed. Among them were many treasures which had previously been believed to be lost to the nation. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. I only 'discovered' his magic some 4 years ago but am so glad I did. A respected stand-up comedian, Monkhouse was known for his talent at ad-libbing. Nobody since has done it like Bob. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Audiences regularly topped 15 million. He will be greatly missed. He was 75. I had seen his show the previous evening and he was brilliant. 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]. It was catalogued and restored to digital formats for a major event at British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on 24 October 2009. [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. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. Comic Simon Cartwright did a play as him years after his death and people thought it was the real deal. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. They were returned after 18 months,[10] but the thief, although arrested, was never charged. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager Peter Prichard. The controversial US oil plan explained, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. November 30, 1932 - August 30, 201. The couple separated in 1967[19] and divorced in 1972. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. Monkhouse's other son, Gary, who suffered from cerebral palsy, died in 1993. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. The marriage ended after 18 years after they had three children - Abigail, Gary and Simon. Bob Monkhouse dies King of Comedy loses battle with cancer (December 2003) This site closed in March 2021 and is now a read-only archive Previous . Aside from performing as a double act, Monkhouse and Goodwin wrote for comedians such as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Edwards, Ted Ray and Max Miller. Opportunity Knocks (1956), The National Lottery (1994), and many others. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. Bob Monkhouse's Comedy Heroes: Directed by Willy Smax. Bob Monkhouse, born June 1 1928, died December 29 2003, Supremely accomplished stand-up comic and game show host, whose self-assured manner on screen masked a personal life dogged by loss and disappointment, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. She then presented a rocket launcher which she promptly 'fired', destroying a camera. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his. "Anyone who understood comedy loved Bob. Prostate cancer, I don't recommend. You were one of the best.Haydn Jones, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. Monkhouse later became a game show host, fronting programmes including Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House and Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. It's a little one-reeler, French, and made, I should think, sometime in the Twenties.. On 12 June 2007, Monkhouse posthumously appeared on British TV in an advertisement promoting awareness of prostate cancer for Male Cancer Awareness Week. 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. 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. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! Keep on joking Bob.Michael Anazapela, Aberdeen, A brilliantly funny, inventive and above all sincere performer - Max Miller's "There'll never be another!" He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. More info. A Bob Monkhouse impersonator is so good fans keep thinking the comedy legend is still alive. His death has come to a very big shock to me and I will miss him very much. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Thoughts are with his family and friends.R McBroom, York, Have childhood memories of the Golden Shot on a Sunday afternoon, and more recently took my Mum to a recording of a Bob Monkhouse show at the BBC, you couldn't have wished for a more quick witted, charming host, was really sad to hear of his passing this morning.Jonty, Watford, Bob - A comic genius, will always remember you with great fondness. I first caught sight of him in the morning as I was entering the hotel to book in with my party. Gary Wright, Bolton, England, One thing about Bob was that he made you laugh. After national service in the RAF, he conned his way into the BBC - by duping an Army psychiatrist into signing a letter requesting an audition, on the grounds that it would be the only cure for Corporal Monkhouse's delusional psychosis. My thoughts are with his family and friends.Dominic Hill, Burnham, It was with great sadness I read of the death of Bob Monkhouse. The star, who died from prostate cancer aged 75 in 2003, is to appear in a campaign about the disease that killed him.The ad-makers have taken archive footag. He was obviously concentrating on his delivery, but still had the courtesy to exchange good natured pleasantries. The entire Monkhouse film and television archive is now held by Kaleidoscope, including all the material previously held by the National Film and Television Archive (NFTVA). Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known. This I have treasured for 45 years. ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. [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. One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show 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]. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. Browse Bob Monkhouse movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to . He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. 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Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Veteran entertainer Bob Monkhouse dies after cancer battle, Extra 20% off selected fashion and sportswear at Very, Up to 20% off & extra perks with Booking.com Genius Membership, $6 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code, 15% off orders over 15 with this eBay discount code, Compare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you, Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area, All you need to know about fibre broadband, Best Apple iPhone Deals in the UK February 2023, Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this February, Compare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands. Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter airs at 9pm tonight on Channel 5. "He's one of the bravest men I've met. Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. Shine on. "I want to die in the saddle. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. He published his first cartoon when he was 12, and sold a joke to his hero, Max Miller, for five shillings when he was 15. [26][27] Money raised went to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.[28]. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. The hero pulls down his trousers and lies down. He was a comedy writer, comedian and actor an. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Bless you, Bob.John, South Wales, Fifteen years ago I met Bob in person in a hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. Craig, Czech Republic (formerly UK), I'm shocked to hear of Bob's death. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. . Chris Barnett, Eastbourne, His appearance on television brought joy into my life for many years. In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. God bless his daughter and wife.David Murphy, England, Bob was a class act, his style, his charm and his amazing quick wit will be sadly missed. One of the brightest lights just went out on the Christmas tree," he said. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV," he said. The critics used to pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know him. Monkhouse was the class clown at Dulwich College. The Independents Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse told me this quite candidly in a 1995 article. Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter airs on Channel 5 tonight Tuesday, December 29 at 9pm. Decca Record Company Limited, 1963. Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. [23], Monkhouse was a vocal supporter of the Conservative Party for some years. 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. My recovery has been dramatic and I'm ready to go back to work.". He presented the broadcast for two years between 1996 and 1998. London Cast Recording. 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. He was a great entertainer. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout . Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand: Directed by Mark Lucey. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. 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