Monthy Python Star Neil Innes Passes Away Aged 75

Dec 30, 2019 by apost team

Star Neil Innes has passed away at age 75. The news comes unexpectedly as Innes had not been ill. His death occurred on Sunday, December 29th. 

Innes was an English comedy writer and performer. He was best known for his work with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, The Rutles, and Monty Python. His agent Nigel Morton told Sky News, his death came unexpectedly. 

In a statement released by Innes' family obtained by The Mirror, the family confirms the news of Innes' passing. "It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we have to announce the death of Neil James Innes on 29th December 2019."

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The family also believes at this time Innes passed away from natural causes. “He died of natural causes quickly without warning and, I think, without pain." Innes is survived by his wife Yvonne and their three sons, Miles, Luke and Barney, and three grandchildren, Max, Issy and Zac.

According to BBC, Innes worked on songs from Monty Python like Knights of the Round Table and Brave Sir Robin, as well as appearing in their films like "The Holy Grail" and "Life of Brian."

"We have lost a beautiful, kind, gentle soul whose music and songs touched the heart of everyone and whose intellect and search for truth inspired us all," his family said. 

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