Full timeline Ewen Macintosh health battle: The Office star who played Keith in the hit sitcom endured health issues and hospital visits before he died
Office star Ewen MacIntosh, whose death aged 50 was announced this morning, had endured battles with his health in recent years.
MacIntosh won heaps of fans for his role as ‘Big Keith’ Bishop in Ricky Gervais’ classic sitcom.
In February 2022, he posted a picture of himself in hospital – all wired up with a cannula and intravenous drips.
He tweeted: ‘Bad times for me I’m afraid chums. Stay strong out there.’
MacIntosh’s manager confirmed he had died in a statement this morning.
A spokesperson wrote: ‘With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh.
In 2022, The Office star was rushed to hospital and said he was suffering ‘bad times’
Tributes have poured in to the actor, who was best known for his role in Ricky Gervais ‘ hit sitcom
‘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.’
MacIntosh appeared in The Office from its first series in 2001, playing the role of an accountant with a passion for Scotch eggs.
In an interview with Vice in 2021, MacIntosh joked that he had no idea why Scotch eggs were chosen as his signature food. ‘The props guy nipped out and bought them last minute,’ he revealed.
Despite a number of staff changes at the fictional Wernham Hogg paper firm, ‘Keith’ remained in the series until its last episode in 2003.
Out Of Office, The Office podcast, also said MacIntosh would ‘always be fondly remembered firstly as a great guy, but also as a key part of the greatest British sitcom of all time. An excellent legacy to leave. RIP.’
As well as The Office, MacIntosh also partnered back up with Gervais when he starred in the final series of After Life as ‘Buffet Man’ – a bloke who had been barred from an all-you-can-eat restaurant.
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