Ricky Gervais has paid tribute after actor Ewen MacIntosh, best known for playing Keith in The Office, died at the age of 50.
Talent agency Just Right Management confirmed his death in a statement, saying: “With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh.
With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home. There will be a private cremation for family & close friends soon & a celebratory memorial later in the year
— JustRight Management (@JustRightMgt) February 21, 2024
“His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.”
The Office star and co-creator Gervais tweeted: “Extremely sad news. The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has passed away.
“An absolute original. RIP.”
Extremely sad news. The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as 'Big Keith' from The Office, has passed away. An absolute original. RIP. pic.twitter.com/Hhd3zkRVMs
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 21, 2024
MacIntosh was best known as Wernham Hogg accountant Keith Bishop, who had a monotone answerphone message and would have have rather had a career as a DJ.
Among his memorable scenes were when he ate a scotch egg and when he dressed up as Ali G for Red Nose Day.
Macintosh also appeared in shows such as Miranda and Little Britain.
