Ewen MacIntosh, who starred in the original British version of the Konttori series, has died at the age of 50.
Ewen MacIntosh has died. Photo from 2016. PDO
Welsh actor Ewen MacIntosh has died at the age of 50, reports The Guardian.
Just Right Management, which represented MacIntosh, confirms the sad news with its press release.
– It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful death of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh, the announcement said.
The actor will be eulogized in an event organized by family and close friends. A memorial service celebrating MacIntosh’s life will also be held later.
Ewen MacIntosh and Joel Beckett participated in The Comedy Years 2003 in 2019.
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Ewen MacIntosh is best known for his role as Keith Bishop in the British series In the office (The Office). MacIntosh was involved in the series from 2001 to 2003. He appeared in every episode of the series.
The creator and main actor of the series Ricky Gervais hurried to remember his old colleague in X.
– Extremely sad news. The very funny and lovely Ewen MacIntosh, known to many as Konttori’s “Big Keith”, has died. Genuine and true, Gervais writes in his publication.
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MacIntosh’s cause of death is currently unknown. The actor last updated his health on social media in February 2022. That’s when he shared to Twitter (now X) a picture of himself in a hospital bed.
– Unfortunately, I have bad times. Stay strong, MacIntosh wrote alongside the publication.
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In his career, MacIntosh was also seen in numerous other television series and short films such as Little Britain, Miranda and EastEnders.