Ewen MacIntosh, Famed For Role As Big Keith In Ricky Gervais Comedy ‘The Office’, Has Died Aged 50
deadline.comEwen MacIntosh, who played lovable loser Keith in Ricky Gervais‘ seminal BBC comedy The Office, has died aged 50. Gervais was among those paying tribute to the actor, whose passing was confirmed by his talent agency, JustRight Management. “With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh.
His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home,” read the statement. No cause of death was revealed, but JustRight noted there will be a private cremation for family and close friends “soon: and a celebratory memorial later in the year.
Gervais, who starred in the The Office alongside MacIntosh between 2005 and 2013, wrote on social media that the passing was “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,” he added.Extremely sad news. The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as 'Big Keith' from The Office, has passed away.
Read more on deadline.com
