Farewell to Eric Sykes.

[stratmantd]

I was very sad to read that Eric Sykes has died. He was one of the funniest comedians/writers that these islands have ever produced. And no filth either.

At 89 he's had a good innings and despite being virtually deaf and blind he alway showed his love of life. He was an accomplished guitarist who loved flamenco.

A gentleman who will be sadly missed.

Bye bye Eric, and thanks for all the laughs.

[roger bayliss]

Yes RIP Eric

[anniv 63]

Yes one of the last of the old brigade of comedians where the scripts
were clean and funny even if a little dated now.
A whole generation will remember Hattie Jaques screaming about a
mouse running loose, then Constable Corky (Derek Guyler) rings the
doorbell and then all is well or something like that!!!
R I P

Mike

[Amanda]

Hopefully we will get to see his masterpiece now:

The Plank -

hopefully the original and the remake!


R.I.P. Eric and thanks for all the laughs!!

[GoldenStreet]

You should find them on YouTube, with various other items.

Bill

[kipper]

i went to see him in a play at the theatre a few years back, and when he came on stage every single person stood and applaued him before he had done anything.
r.i.p eric a true one off who will be much missed. peter

[grayn]

He was one of my father's generation, who went through the war.
No boasting or crudeness but character and strength.
And in Mr Sykes case, a lot of talent.
Definitely will be missed.

[drakula63]

There will be a special tribute to Eric in Sunday night's Not On Your Telly (if I get back from London in time!!), presented by myself at 7PM on www.trentsound.com

The tribute is being put together specially for the show by fellow presenter Steve Oliver.

R.I.P. Eric.

[Mikey]

Yes, he was funny but clean. To me it's the mark of a great comedian, e.g. Ken Dodd, Tommy Cooper, and like many comics he was able to play straight roles with conviction. And he could play the guitar!
I look forward to a worthy tribute programme from the BBC.

[362436]

Sorry to hear this sad news.
Had one of the funniest nights I can remember when Eric and Jimmy Edwards co-starred in a stage play here in Sydney.
Each of course ad-libbed most of the time and tried to outdo each other with their send-ups.
Ian.