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Paul Byrne dead – Mock the Week star Ed Byrne pays tribute as his brother dies aged 45

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Comedy director Paul Byrne has passed away at the age of 45. Paul's agents confirmed the sad news in a statement, which read: "After a short illness we are extremely saddened to confirm Paul Byrne has passed away at 45." Paul worked on a number of shows and was called an "exceptional comedy director" by his agents.The director worked both on stage and screen and helped comics on ITV's Show Me The Funny and was said to be "intrinsic to the success of" Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit.

He also wrote for a number of shows on Radio 4. Paul was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013.The director's Mock The Week star brother Ed, 49, posted a photo of himself with his brother on his Twitter page to share a tribute.

Comedian Ed wrote: "Paul Byrne was a lot of things to a lot of people. A talented comedy director and stand up fixer, he was loved by so many. "But to me, he was my pain-in-the-a**e little brother and I will miss him so much.

RIP Paul Byrne 1977-2022". Meanwhile, comedian Omid Djalili wrote: "Very sorry to hear of the passing of comedy director Paul Byrne and younger brother of @MrEdByrne - a very dear soul with whom I had many laughs at various Edinburgh festivals.

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