Ricky Gervais leads the stars in paying heartfelt tribute to The Office star Ewen MacIntosh following his shocking death at the age of 50
Ricky Gervais has led the stars in paying tribute to The Office star Ewan MacIntosh as his shocking death was revealed on Wednesday.
The actor and comedian, who played Keith Bishop on The Office, has died at the age of 50; his cause of death has not been announced.
Ricky, who starred as David Brent in the sitcom, paid a heartfelt tribute on X, formerly known as Twitter.
He wrote: 'Extremely sad news. The very funny and very sweet Ewen Macintosh, known to many as 'Big Keith' from The Office, has passed away. An absolute original. REST IN PEACE.'
His friend Ed Scott confirmed the tragic news, writing: 'I am completely devastated by the loss of my very good friend Ewen MacIntosh.
Ricky Gervais has led the stars in paying tribute to The Office star Ewan MacIntosh as his shocking death was revealed on Wednesday
“Maybe he had a famous face known to millions as Keith from The Office, but the person in there will stick with me the most.”
Mr Scott, CEO of Dodged A Bullet Music, added: “Ewen was so full of empathy, kindness and integrity and above all a very good man.
“Sending love to his parents Sara and Ewen Sr, his brother Colin and his family, as well as his many friends and fans.”