Star of The Office Ewen MacIntosh has sadly passed away at the age of 50.
The actor and comedian was best known for his role as Keith Bishop or “Big Keith” in the hit BBC comedy.
JustRight Management confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media and said: “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.”
The Office star and creator Ricky Gervais also shared a tribute on X, describing the late star as “very funny and very lovely”, and “an absolute original”.
Ewen also appeared in Ricky’s series After Life, as well as Little Britain and Miranda, and films including The Lobster, starring Olivia Colman and Colin Farrell.
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
Ewen’s friend Ed Scott, an executive producer, shared a poignant tribute on his social media accounts, saying the actor was “known by millions as Keith from The Office but the person inside is what I will most remember”.
He continued: “Ewen was so full of empathy, kindness, and integrity and above all a really good man… He was a firm friend first and foremost but I also was fortunate to have worked on several occasions with him nailing every take with great humour despite the scripts I made him recite!”
The actor’s cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
