Mel Smith has died.

[Captain Shaw]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2013/jul/20/comedian-mel-smith-dies-actor

The actor and comedian Mel Smith, best known for his roles in Alas Smith and Jones and Not the Nine

O'Clock News, has died of a heart attack at his home in north-west London, his agent has announced.

Must admit I'm shocked at this news.

 

[Flibble]

RIP Mel Smith. Thank you for all of the laughs that you gave me from watching Not The Nine O'Clock News. : (

 

[Solariabsg25]

The loss of a great comic genius.

Rest in Peace sir, I shall eat chocolate when it's cold and a hedgehog sandwich in your honour!

 

[Zulu Romeo]

Kinda Lingers, Mel.

 

[Tulin]

Damn.

I will watch a documentary tonight on the making of cheese, in your honour.

 

[Angel4576]

Truly a great shame.

Alas Smith & Jones was a constant on TV when I was growing up.

RIP Mel.

 

[Deckerd]

He was also very competent in drama roles.

 

[Haggis and tatties]

Cant believe this, r.i.p. Mel.

Very sad.

 

[Keith1701]

Cant believe this, r.i.p. Mel.

Very sad.

Rest in Peace, Mel Smith

 

[Australis]

Terrible news, very sad tonight.