23 heartfelt tributes to the great Jeremy Hardy, who has died aged 57
Awful news today that the great Jeremy Hardy has died of cancer aged 57.
A regular on Radio 4 panel shows such as the News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, he was also an author, columnist, Perrier award winner and a passionate political activist.
His publicist Amanda Emery said he died early on Friday and was with his wife and daughter.
“He retained to the end the principles that guided his life; trying to make the world more humane, and to be wonderfully funny.
“He will be enormously missed by so many, who were inspired by him and who laughed with him.
A fitting memorial will take place, details to be announced soon.”
And here are just some of the tributes that people were paying today.
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— Sandi Toksvig (@sanditoksvig) February 1, 2019
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I was very lucky to work with Jeremy Hardy early in my career. Every day was a masterclass, a privilege. He was so naturally and brilliantly funny, and a man who chose to use his comedy to change the world, rather than to fill stadia. A very sad day. #RIPJeremy
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) February 1, 2019
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Jeremy Hardy was ground-breakingly brilliant, off the register funny, compassionate and caring. So privileged to have counted him as a dear friend. My love goes out Katie and Betty and all his wonderful family. x
— Jack Dee (@TheRealJackDee) February 1, 2019
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My dearest friend @JeremyJHardy left us early this morning. I was so lucky to have spent 35 years arseing about with him. Knowing him as I did, I know he wouldn't want you to be sad, he'd want you to be bloody devastated x
— Mark Steel (@mrmarksteel) February 1, 2019
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Heartbroken at the loss of my dear friend Jeremy Hardy. Not merely one of the funniest men I've ever known, but one of the kindest, cleverest and most supportive, too. Sending my love to all who loved him, too.
— Hugo Rifkind (@hugorifkind) February 1, 2019
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Truly sad to hear this awful news. A great comedian and a beautiful man, whose comedy was backed by fierce, humane principles. A friend to Palestine and to many progressive causes. What a loss.
— Samuel West (@exitthelemming) February 1, 2019
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Jeremy Hardy was so special and brilliant and mischievous, a miracle of a person. I loved him a lot. He was so kind when my father died. My dad admired him enormously. It’s so sad.
— Victoria Coren M. (@VictoriaCoren) February 1, 2019
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Sad beyond measure that Jeremy Hardy died this morning. Unfussy, unshowy, principled, self-deprecating, hugely loved & admired by his fellow comedians, and funnier than the lot of us put together. A unique comedian & a lovely man.
— Rory Bremner (@rorybremner) February 1, 2019
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Jeremy Hardy has died. That’s started the day with a punch in the guts. Lovely bloke, very funny and a genuine force for good.
— Ed Byrne (@MrEdByrne) February 1, 2019
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Utterly heartbroken to have to say goodbye to Jeremy Hardy. He was so very kind and supportive of me, I’ve had so many laughs sat next to him on the News Quiz and even more in the pub afterwards. So much love and strength to his family. Night Jeremy, cheers for the laughs xxx
— Angela Barnes (@AngelaBarnes) February 1, 2019
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So sorry to hear of the death of Jeremy Hardy. We used to have the same pee break at GLR in the 80s and would chat in a comradely way at the urinals.
— Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) February 1, 2019
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My dear friend and colleague Jeremy Hardy died early this morning. He was a wonderful, brilliant, and extraordinary man. The funniest person I’ve ever met and the finest friend I could have wished for.
— paul bassett davies (@thewritertype) February 1, 2019
