Keith Bishop: Last News

Ewen MacIntosh had been rushed to hospital two years before his tragic death.

Alex Ritman Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, best known for playing Keith Bishop in Ricky Gervais’ original U.K. series of “The Office,” has died. He was 50.

Ewen MacIntosh, who played lovable loser Keith in Ricky Gervais‘ seminal BBC comedy The Office, has died aged 50.

Welsh actor Ewen MacIntosh, who starred in the UK's version of The Office, has died aged 50.The comedian played Keith Bishop, the slightly oddball character who worked in the accounting section, in the Ricky Gervais show which aired from 2001 to 2003.Talent management company JustRight Management posted a heartfelt message on X announcing his passing: "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.There will be a private cremation for family & close friends soon & a celebratory memorial later in the year." His friend and former colleague Ricky Gervais also sent his condolences, describing Ewen as "very funny and very lovely". "Extremely sad news," he wrote on X.