Eddie Izzard
The As Time Goes By actor "died peacefully at home" on Thursday, his agent said.
Comedian replaces Christine Shawcroft in senior party role.
NEC hopeful wants to encourage more people into politics.
Comedian wants his fans to join the party and vote for him.
'I don’t really want to do the politics, but I think I have certain attributes.'
But police have had to seize the hat for evidence.
Izzard later dusted the hat off and marched to Parliament Square.
'He spoke for the nation.'
Panto season starts early this year.
