Barry Cryer attends The Oldie of the Year Awards in 2014
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Barry Cryer sadly died at the age of 86 last week in hospital surrounded by his family. His loved ones have shared a wonderful tribute to the beloved star, which was posted to his Twitter page.
Barry, whom many will remember from BBC radio comedy programme I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, was known for working with icons from the entertainment industry.
Over the course of his career, the comedian worked with talent including The Two Ronnies, Morecambe and Wise, Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson and Bob Hope.
News of Barry’s passing was confirmed by the star’s family who said he died “peacefully, in good spirits and with his family around him” on Tuesday afternoon.
The statement read: “It is our sad duty to inform you that our dear dad Barry (or Baz to his mates) died on Tuesday afternoon (25th January 2022) at Northwick Park Hospital, in Harrow.
“However, we’re pleased to say that he died peacefully, in good spirits and with his family around him. He was 86.
“Dad was a talented comedy writer and comedian in a particularly golden vintage.
“Incidentally he never really liked the terms ‘comedy writer’ or ‘comedian’ instead preferring hack and entertainer, and always thought the term ‘national treasure’ meant he’d just been dug up. He was, in his words, arrogant in his humility.
“He had a gift for friendship (as anyone who still has a landline will testify) and a genius for putting people at their ease.
“Oh yes, and he made many people laugh. A lot. Over many years.”
The statement from the comic’s family continued: “’Never lose touch with silly’, he said, quoting his idol Humphrey Lyttelton – something we’ve all been very grateful for in the last few days.
“It’ll be of no surprise to those that knew and worked with him that he was telling an Archbishop of Canterbury joke to a nurse not long before he died.
“That was one of his gifts, making strangers feel welcome. Making them laugh.”
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They went on to inform Barry’s fans and friends that details of his funeral for “close family and friends” and a “more inclusive” memorial service would be shared to his Twitter account.
They added: “Don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of opportunities over the coming year to raise ‘just the one’ to the old man.”
In the statement’s concluding remarks, the family promised to keep the late comedian’s legacy going.
“He leaves behind him a life of fun, joy, love and silliness and we’ll all be doing our best to maintain that legacy.
“He regularly told fantastic stories and anecdotes about others, the many brilliant and fascinating people he’d worked with and knew.
“But as he was loved and admired by so many, why don’t we start telling some stories about Baz and his brilliant and mischievous life and career?
“And to end, as Dad would say, ‘Same time tomorrow?’”
Barry leaves behind his wife of 60 years Terry, children Tony, David, Jack and Bob and seven grandchildren.
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