Jeremy Hardy
Jeremy James Hardy (17 July 1961 – 1 February 2019) was a English comedian and actor. He performed on both television and radio. Hardy was best known for his appearances on radio panel shows such as the News Quiz and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.
Jeremy Hardy | |
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Birth name | Jeremy James Hardy |
Born | Aldershot, Hampshire | 17 July 1961
Died | 1 February 2019 | (aged 57)
Medium | Television, radio and stand-up |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Southampton |
Spouse | Kit Hollerbach (1986-?, divorced) Katie Barlow |
Children | 1 |
Hardy was a socialist. He supported the Labour Party. He performed at Labour Party rallies. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called him a "dear, lifelong friend".[1]
Hardy died of cancer on 1 February 2019, at the age of 57.[2]
References
- ↑ Mumford, Gwilym (1 February 2019). Comedian Jeremy Hardy dies of cancer aged 57. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/feb/01/comedian-jeremy-hardy-dies-of-cancer-aged-57. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ↑ "Jeremy Hardy: Comedian and Radio 4 panel star dies aged 57". BBC. 1 February 2019. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47056671. Retrieved 1 February 2019.