Actor and comedian Ewen Mackintosh is best known for his role as Keith in the British comedy film. officeMcIntosh’s management company said that he had been suffering from poor health for the past two years, but the cause of his death remains unknown.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedic genius Ewen Mackintosh,” the actor’s management company, Just Right Management, said in a statement. guardian report.
“His family would like to thank everyone who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home,” the statement added. “A private cremation for his family and close friends will take place shortly and a memorial service will be held at the end of the year.”
The show’s star and creator, actor and comedian Ricky Gervais, said: “Very sad news. The very funny and very nice Ewen, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office. -McIntosh has passed away,” he said in a post on X/Twitter on Wednesday.
“An absolute original. Rest in peace,” Gervais added.
This is very sad news. The very funny and very lovable Ewen Mackintosh, known to many as “Big Keith” of The Office, has passed away. Absolute original. RIP. pic.twitter.com/Hhd3zkRVMs
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 21, 2024
Just Right Management also noted that McIntosh had been suffering from poor health over the past two years. However, his cause of death remains unknown.
Shell Just of Just Right Management said: “Ewen had been suffering from poor health for the past two years and passed away peacefully on February 19th of an undisclosed cause.”
“His family is encouraged and deeply grateful for the outpouring of love for Ewen, but we ask that you respect their privacy to grieve at this very difficult time.” Just added. “Ewen will be sorely missed. Godspeed Ewen.”
Mackintosh played Keith Bishop, an accountant at Wernham Hogg paper company with a dull answering machine who would have been better off with a career as a DJ.
One of his favorite scenes involved him eating a Scotch egg after giving ill-advised romantic advice to Tim Canterbury, played by Martin Freeman.
Another memorable scene is the appraisal of office manager David Brent, played by Keith and Gervais, in which Brent can’t hide his displeasure after the accountant writes “accounting” as his strength and “eczema” as his weakness. .
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Macintosh also appears on the show little britain, mirandaand afterlifeand many more.
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