Piers Morgan among the first to pay tribute to the "talented man".The Leeds-born star has written for a number of huge names, including Sir Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Cooper, The Two Ronnies, and Morecambe and Wise.He also wrote episodes for the television comedy show Doctor in the House, which ran from 1969 to 1970.Former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan was among the first to pay tribute, as he wrote on Twitter: "RIP Barry Cryer, 86.
Such a warm, funny and talented man. A giant of British comedy. Thanks for all the laughs, Barry."Stephen Fry said: "Such sad news, one of the absolute greats of British comedy, Barry Cryer, is no more."A glorious, gorgeous, hilarious and gifted writer and performer who straddled all the comic traditions.
Universally beloved ... farewell, Baz."And Celebrity Gogglebox star Gyles Brandreth tweeted: "RIP Barry Cryer. Here we are only a few weeks ago.
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