Ewen MacIntosh, the actor and comedian famous for his role as Keith in The Office, passed away at 50 years old.
The star passed away on Monday, as confirmed by his management company Just Right. His passing was not publicly revealed, although he had been experiencing health issues for the last two years.
Ricky Gervais, known for his work on The Office, posted a tribute on X, previously known as Twitter.
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
MacIntosh has been featured in a variety of television series such as The Office, After Life, Little Britain, and Miranda, as well as in movies like The Lobster alongside Olivia Colman and Colin Farrell.
However, his portrayal of Wernham Hogg accountant Keith Bishop – also known as “Big Keith” – will be his most enduring legacy.
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