Ewen Macintosh as Big Keith in ‘The Office’ U.K.Photo:bbc/youtube
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Ricky Gervaishas paid tribute toThe OfficeU.K. star Ewen MacIntosh following his death at 50.
“Extremely sad news. The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has passed away. An absolute original. RIP,” Gervais, 62,posted on X(formerly known as Twitter) Wednesday.
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“With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh,” wrote Just Right Management.
“His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home. There will be a private cremation for family & close friends soon & a celebratory memorial later in the year.”
Ewen Macintosh with the cast of ‘The Office’ U.K.PA Images/Alamy
PA Images/Alamy
Macintosh starred in the original U.K. version ofThe Officefrom 2001 to 2003. In a tribute posted Wednesday, his friend Ed Scott described the actor as a man of “empathy, kindness, and integrity.”
Ewen Macintosh from ‘The Office’ U.K.Yui Mok - PA Images/PA Images via Getty
Yui Mok - PA Images/PA Images via Getty
“I saw first hand the empathy and incredible care they gave him was just so reassuring during the toughest of times and am forever grateful to them all. I will really miss you mate.”
source: people.com
