Jeremy Hardy Dead: Jeremy Corbyn Leads Tributes To Comedian

Jeremy Hardy was a dear, lifelong friend. He always gave his all for everyone else and the campaigns for social justice.

You made us all smile. You made us all think.

Rest in peace, Jeremy. pic.twitter.com/9ClbaPyDO0

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) February 1, 2019

I was very lucky to work with Jeremy Hardy early in my career. Every day was a masterclass, a privilege. He was so naturally and brilliantly funny, and a man who chose to use his comedy to change the world, rather than to fill stadia. A very sad day. #RIPJeremy

— Richard Osman (@richardosman) February 1, 2019

Very sad to hear that @JeremyJHardy has died. From the earliest days he was always the funniest and brightest. https://t.co/mo096AbA8y

— Julian Clary (@JulianClary) February 1, 2019

Jeremy Hardy was wonderful.

— David Morgan (@thisisdavid) February 1, 2019

I don't swear a lot on Twitter but fuck. Fuck this. I'm off to have a rant at the sky for my mentor and my mate. He made The News Quiz. I'm devastated and sending love to his family. What a wonderful man https://t.co/wJJZjkYHWo

— Susan Calman (@SusanCalman) February 1, 2019

Jeremy Hardy was so special and brilliant and mischievous, a miracle of a person. I loved him a lot. He was so kind when my father died. My dad admired him enormously. It’s so sad.

— Victoria Coren M. (@VictoriaCoren) February 1, 2019

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— Sandi Toksvig (@sanditoksvig) February 1, 2019

Jeremy Hardy was ground-breakingly brilliant, off the register funny, compassionate and caring. So privileged to have counted him as a dear friend. My love goes out Katie and Betty and all his wonderful family. x

— Jack Dee (@TheRealJackDee) February 1, 2019

So terribly sad to hear of the sudden passing of Jeremy Hardy. I was always excited when the contestants of the news quiz were announced and he was on it. So funny, so dry, often political but always hilarious. A comfy cardigan who could bite. 💔 https://t.co/IU6cdpbchy

— Derren Litten (@DerrenLitten) February 1, 2019

A great loss to comedy. https://t.co/SS0jh1xupm

— David Baddiel (@Baddiel) February 1, 2019

What a clever, clever, funny, eloquent man. https://t.co/qDm4MZC8OK

— Nihal Arthanayake (@TherealNihal) February 1, 2019

What a sad loss, he was a titan of radio comedy

Comedian Jeremy Hardy dies of cancer aged 57 https://t.co/AmZuq2DZOO

— Greg Jenner (@greg_jenner) February 1, 2019

Just seen the news about #jeremyhardy. Worked with him a couple of times; listened to him all the time. Very, very sad.

— Russell Kane (@russell_kane) February 1, 2019

Sad beyond measure that Jeremy Hardy died this morning. Unfussy, unshowy, principled, self-deprecating, hugely loved & admired by his fellow comedians, and funnier than the lot of us put together. A unique comedian & a lovely man.

— Rory Bremner (@rorybremner) February 1, 2019

Very sad about @JeremyJHardy - he was always welcoming and generous on News Quiz. And he coined the hilarious piss-take phrase describing the so-called media elite: 'The Illuminarty-farty', which makes me laugh every time I think of it. RIP #JeremyHardy and love to his family.

— Katy Brand (@KatyFBrand) February 1, 2019

Very sad news about Jeremy Hardy. A very funny, intelligent human being who’s comedy pointed out the absurdity of our unjust political system. He will be sadly missed.

— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) February 1, 2019

We are desperately sad to announce that Jeremy Hardy, mainstay of I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue and The News Quiz, and one of the funniest people around, has died of cancer aged 57. Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved him. https://t.co/brZUlOZhHC pic.twitter.com/ZDa5EaUOjG

— BBC Radio 4 (@BBCRadio4) February 1, 2019