Comedian Tony Knight has died after a “horrific accident.”
Knight “tragically passed away” while attending the Rock & Cars festival in Lavaur, France in June, his family told Fox News Digital.
“He was only 54 and having the time of his life,” they said. “He was healthy, happy and everything was going well for him. He was charismatic, funny, passionate and very loved. [his partner] Hailey, his family and friends around the world.”
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Comedian and “dog listener” Tony Knight has died at the age of 54. (Instagram/tony_knight_comedy)
French media reports said a large tree branch fell on Knight and several other people attending the festival, but Knight was the only one who did not survive.
The GoFundMe page was set up by Joan Allen, the sister of Knight’s longtime partner, Haley Wright.
“Hayley is now living her worst nightmare and facing life without her soul mate, Tony,” Allen wrote.
“In Bouillac, she has to deal with the challenges of Tony, a British citizen with Australian residency, living in France and arranging the funeral, paying hospital bills, meeting police detectives, doctors and the mayor, visiting the scene of the accident and sorting out Tony’s estate – all whilst experiencing overwhelming grief and disbelief in a foreign country.”
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A large tree branch reportedly fell on Tony Knight, killing him. (Instagram/tony_knight_comedy)
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In addition to being a comedian, Knight was also known for his work with dogs as a “dog listener.”
Knight’s website explains that he has “helped thousands of dog owners around the world resolve their dog’s problem behaviors using simple techniques – without force, pain, control, drugs or equipment.”
Tony Knight died in France but was living in Australia with his partner. (Instagram/tony_knight_comedy)
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Through that work, Knight has appeared on several TV and radio shows. His comedy set, “Mad Dogs and an Englishman,” has performed in Australia and overseas, according to GoFundMe. He was set to perform a series of shows in the UK.
