Comedian Jeremy Hardy died of cancer early today with his wife and daughter by his side
Jack Dee and Richard Osman have led the tributes to 'unique comedian' Jeremy Hardy who died of cancer at the age of 57 early today.
The comedian, from north Hampshire, began his stand-up career in 1984 and was a regular on TV show Mock The Week as well as working on BBC4's The News Quiz.
In a statement, Mr Hardy's publicist Amanda Emery said: 'Friends and family of comedian Jeremy Hardy are immensely sad to announce that Jeremy died of cancer, early on Friday 1st February.
'He was with his wife and daughter as he died.
'He retained to the end the principles that guided his life; trying to make the world more humane, and to be wonderfully funny.
'He will be enormously missed by so many, who were inspired by him and who laughed with him. A fitting memorial will take place, details to be announced soon.'
Dozens of tributes have already been made to the comedian with other stars in TV calling him 'a masterclass' and 'ground-breakingly brilliant.'
Pointless star Richard Osman wrote: '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'
Mr Hardy, pictured left with wife Katie Barlow in 2009, also wrote for the Guardian and had won several awards during his career including best live act at the ITV Comedy Awards in 1991
The comedian had appeared on QI, pictured, and other shows such as Mock The Week
Jack Dee, who worked with the comedian on several projects, wrote: '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'
Mr Hardy won several awards throughout his career including the prestigious Perrier Award in 1988 and best live act at the ITV Comedy Awards in 1991.
He also appeared as Corporal Perkins in an episode of the BBC comedy Blackadder Goes Forth in 1989.
As well as comedy, Mr Hardy was an author and columnist. He wrote for London's ES Magazine and The Guardian newspaper.
In January Mr Hardy sparked concern among fans when he tweeted radio presenter Danny Baker about 'dying' and having 'cancer.'
The comedian followed the worrying tweet with another saying he was 'fine' and just 'tweeting a tiny bit on nonsense from exhaustion.'
Dozens of comedians have paid tribute to Mr Hardy, pictured in 2015, saying he was 'so naturally and brilliantly funny' and 'a man who chose to use his comedy to change the world'
Mr Hardy sparked concern among fans when he tweeted radio presenter Danny Baker in January saying 'I'm dying. Cancer. Docs say anytime'
Two days later he then wrote: 'Dear All, I am fine. Sent dopey s**t out. Was half asleep watching NHS cancer drama with Alison Steadman called Care.
'Was waking and tweeting. My brain is now as sharp as it will ever be. The Prime Minister is Clement Atlee.'
Danny Baker announced he had beaten cancer of the mouth and throat in 2016 - six years after he was first diagnosed with the disease.
He had to undergo intensive chemotherapy and radiotherapy on his mouth, which left him without saliva glands.
Today Mr Baker tweeted about what was shared online in January, saying he had missed the original post which he thinks was supposed to be a direct message.
He wrote: 'Just seen a tweet that the blessed Jeremy Hardy sent me a few weeks back. In it he tells me he hasn't got long, I think he meant it as a DM.
'I didn't see it at the time and so never responded. Nothing to be done now.'
The tweets came after Mr Hardy cancelled his 2018 UK tour due to 'due to personal circumstances.'
The comedian was planning to appear at several venues including Bristol Old Vic, the Pocklington Arts Centre in York and Nottingham Playhouse.
Ten minutes later he assured fans he was fine and just 'tweeting a tiny bit on nonsense'
However two days later he put out another tweet to reassure his follows are about his health
Danny Baker addressed Mr Hardy's January tweets this morning saying he hadn't seen them before and that he thought they were supposed to have been sent in a direct message
During his more than 30 years in comedy, Mr Hardy appeared on numerous sketch shows and programs, working with big names in show business.
In 1996 he teamed up with comedian Jack Dee to write Channel 4 sketch show Jack and Jeremy's Real Lives.
They later worked together again on I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. He also appeared on Jack Dee's Helpdesk.
His political views were often evident in his work and he regularly expressed support for the Socialist Alliance.
In 2004, Burnley Council cancelled one of his performances after Mr Hardy said in an episode of Speaks to the Nation that supporters of the British National Party (BNP) should be shot, reports the BBC.
Mr Hardy was also one of the supporters of the early release of Danny McNamee, who was found guilty of the IRA's 1982 Hyde Park bombing.
His documentary, Jeremy Hardy v the Israeli Army, filmed in 2002 also challenged the military occupation of the West Bank.
His publicist Amanda Emery said: 'He retained to the end the principles that guided his life; trying to make the world more humane, and to be wonderfully funny'
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tweeted a tribute to his 'lifelong friend' Mr Hardy along with a picture of them both saying 'You made us all smile. You made us all think'
He also fronted Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation, a series of comedy lectures for BBC Radio 4, from 1993.
Episodes were based around subjects ranging from how to be a father, how to be truly loved and how to meet the challenge of the 21st Century.
The show's 10th series was broadcast in 2014. Each episode would often include Mr Hardy's personal views on current affairs.
The two regular guests on the series' were Gordon Kennedy and Debbie Isitt but actress Rebecca Front, who played Vera in Humans, also featured on the show.
Mr Hardy first married American actress and comedian Kit Hollerbach. They adopted a daughter, Elizabeth, in 1990.
He later married film-maker and photographer Katie Barlow.
Dozens of big names in comedian have paid tribute to Mr Hardy online today describing him as 'kind and supportive' and his death like a 'punch in the guts.'
Richard Osman tweeted, saying: '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.'
Fellow stand-up comedian Jack Dee also shared his condolences online, writing: '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'
News Quiz and Mock The Week's Angela Barnes tweeted: 'Utterly heartbroken to have to say goodbye to Jeremy Hardy.
'He was so very kind and supportive of me, I've had so many laughs sat next to him on the News Quiz and even more in the pub afterwards. So much love and strength to his family. Night Jeremy, cheers for the laughs xxx'
BBC Radio Four also shared paid tribute to Mr Hardy, calling him 'one of the funniest people around.'
They tweeted: '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.'
Rory Bremner, who worked with Hardy on Now - Something Else and is well known for his impressions of British public figures, tweeted: '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.'
Labour MP John McDonnell also tweeted, paying recognition to Mr Hardy's political views and the times he had supported campaigns.
Mr McDonnell wrote: 'Saddened to lose our good & loyal friend Jeremy Hardy.
'As well as being a brilliant comedian, whenever the call for solidarity went out, Jeremy courageously supported campaigns for social justice from the Guildford 4, the miners strike to the plight of refugees. We all loved him.'
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Comedian Jeremy Hardy died of cancer early today with his wife and daughter by his side
Jack Dee and Richard Osman have led the tributes to ‘unique comedian’ Jeremy Hardy who died of cancer at the age of 57 early today.
The comedian, from north Hampshire, began his stand-up...
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