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Perth Now
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
'Frankly, I think those things are rather silly...' Monty Python legend John Cleese not interested in a knighthood
John Cleese would refuse a knighthood if he was offered the British honour. The Monty Python star previously turned down the offer of a CBE and a peerage and he is adamant that if the Honours Committee and King Charles selected him for the most prestigious accolade and make him "Sir John Cleese" he would say no to the title because he doesn't need, nor want, the validation. When asked if he would turn down a knighthood in the New Year's Honours List, he said: 'I would. I simply don't need that sort of validation. "It's enough for me to know - because people often tell me - that I've helped them through difficult times by making them laugh. They come home, turn on an episode of Fawlty Towers and the world doesn't seem quite so bleak. That's my reward. "Frankly, I think those things are rather silly. Cleese's fellow Monty Python troupe member Michael Palin did accept his knighthood and although he isn't interested in receiving he accolade the Fawlty Towers actor was happy for his long-time friend. In an interview with Candis magazine, Cleese said: 'Good luck to him. I was genuinely pleased. I call him Sir Mickey: that's how I always address my emails to him, He's a lovely guy.' Cleese, 85, is proud to be in an exclusive club of men who did snub a knighthood, a list which includes late rock star David Bowie and The History Boys writer Alan Bennett, 91. The comedian said: "Just look at those men who have turned down awards and titles: David Bowie, Michael Frayn, Alan Bennett and Albert Finney. I have respect for them.' Cleese admits his political beliefs are still on the left when it comes to the distribution of wealth, despite him presenting a show on right wing TV channel GB News. He said: "I'm more to the left economically. I think greed is in danger of killing everyone. "People should be paid good salaries, where possible. We should be generous, not try to save money so billionaires can get richer.' The Life of Brian actor also wishes the world would lighten up and enjoy more "good old-fashioned laughter". Cleese added: "I think we need much more laughter in the world. I'm not advocating mean teasing. Just good old-fashioned laughter. There's nothing to beat it.'
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Monty Python star, 82, rushed to hospital after unexpected health scare
A legendary star of the Monty Python comedy troupe has revealed he was taken to hospital twice in the space of 72 hours. Eric Idle, 82, rose to prominence in the 1970s after joining the Python group co-creating the sketch series Flying Circus, which ran between 1969 and 1974. Through the late 70s and early 80s, Eric – along with John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin – starred in films such as The Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life. Such an esteemed collection made legends of the big and small screens, while a song Eric wrote for Life of Brian's soundtrack – Always Look On the Bright Side of Life – became an international hit. Relations between the old Python friends haven't been the best in recent years, but fans still adore each key member and look out for them individually. Which is why Eric worried fans this week after he revealed he'd been rushed to hospital two times in three days after a sudden and unexpected health scare. He wrote on X: 'I'd like to thank all the doctors nurses and staff in the Cedars GI ward for their kindness and help to me today. The second time in three days.' Eric is currently based in Los Angeles, California, and he thanked the hospital staff at the Cedars-Sinai medical centre before revealing the extent of his current health problems. 'I think I'm suffering from gastroenteritis,' he tweeted, before signing off with a message for his fans who were worried about him: 'I love you people.' Gastroenteritis is a common inflammatory condition and is often caused by a virus, but the symptoms can be nasty and difficult to deal with. Vomiting (projectile) and diarrhea are usually the telltale signs, but patients can sometimes struggle with a high temperature and disorientation as well. @SolitaryWasp sent good wishes to Eric, saying: 'Wishing all good things for you. You've brought me many smiles!' @AmyGravino reached out and said: 'We love you too, Eric! I was just in L.A. this weekend and thought of you. Please take good care of yourself and get better soon.' @JoeLeydon reminded the Monty Python comic: 'Please take care of yourself. The world would be a less amusing place without you.' More Trending Last year, Eric joked – in typically dry fashion – that he probably 'shouldn't be alive' after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, which left him needing surgery. 'I'm lucky and I enjoy every moment.' He added: '[I once worked on a] project called Death: The Musical and I asked my doctor which type of cancer I could use to finish off one of my characters. 'He said, 'Pancreatic cancer, it can finish people off in three weeks'. [10 years later] my doctor told me I had pancreatic cancer and I burst out laughing because I thought he must be joking.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Who legend Roger Daltrey, 81, reveals boozy knighthood celebrations MORE: 13 'cursed' horror films – from tragic on set deaths to mysterious 'haunted' props MORE: Cast of series getting Netflix reboot admit one episode 'wouldn't happen today'
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Monty Python star rushed to hospital for second time in three days
Monty Python's Eric Idle has been hospitalised for the second time in three days, with the comedy star being treated for an infection. Monty Python star Eric Idle has been hospitalised again, which comes just three days after being taken to hospital previously. The 82-year-old actor took to social media, praising the medical staff for their "kindness and help." The comedy star is believed to be suffering from Gastroenteritis, an unpleasant condition causing inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often due to viral or bacterial infection. He expressed his appreciation for the care at Cedars-Sinai in LA on Instagram. He shared with fans on Monday, June 16: "So I'd like to thank all the doctors nurses and staff in the Cedars GI ward for their kindness and help to me today. The second time in three days. I think I'm suffering from Gastroenteritis. I love you people." Previously, Idle has been open about his close encounter with death. Last year, he admitted that he "shouldn't be alive", reports the Mirror. Fans were left in shock after the actor previously revealed a private struggle with pancreatic cancer back in 2019, discussing his surgery and the incredible luck of detecting it early. Now cherishing "every moment" of life, the comedian reflected on the significant effect his health scare had during an interview with The Times. When asked how his brush with cancer changed him, he responded: "Oh, I shouldn't be alive. I'm a lucky b****** and I enjoy every moment." Interestingly, he initially perceived his dire diagnosis as a joke, partly because he was coincidentally working on a project about death. He recalled the conversation with his consultant, saying: "I had been working on a project called 'Death: The Musical' and I asked my doctor which type of cancer I could use to finish off one of my characters. He said, 'Pancreatic cancer, it can finish people off in three weeks.'". During routine health checks years later, an alarming blood test flagged by that same doctor led to a grim prognosis being delivered. When faced with the revelation from his physician, Idle recounted with irony, as he noted: "He said, 'Pancreatic cancer' and I burst out laughing because I thought he must be joking." Elsewhere, he is set to charm audiences across the country with his tour Always Look On The Bright Side of Life, Live! that will take a trip to both Glasgow and Edinburgh this September. It will kick off at the Birmingham Symphony Hall, before also spanning across London, Liverpool, Brighton, Manchester and Bournemouth. Announcing his tour in April, Idle playfully warned fans that his "one-man musical" might be "be the last time you see me" promising a night filled with "rude songs, inappropriate remarks, reminiscences of fame, fortune and rare footage, plus a virtual band and surprise guests".
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eric Idle, 83, says he was hospitalised for the second time in three days and reveals illness he believes he has
Eric Idle was hospitalised for the second time in three days this week. The Monty Python legend, 83, suspects he has Gastroenteritis - inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection - and thanked the medical staff at Los Angeles ' Cedars-Sinai for their 'kindness and help'. He penned to X on Monday: 'So I'd like to thank all the doctors nurses and staff in the Cedars GI ward for their kindness and help to me today. 'The second time in three days. I think I'm suffering from Gastroenteritis. I love you people.' Eric received several messages of good will from his followers who wrote: 'Get well quickly'... 'Praying for you sir'... 'Get well soon Eric'. Gastroenteritis is usually caused by viral or bacterial infections and is generally a self-limiting illness. Last year, Eric admitted he 'shouldn't be alive'. The comedian underwent surgery after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, and was thankful the disease was caught early as he now enjoys 'every moment' of his life. Asked if having cancer had changed him, he told The Times newspaper: 'Oh, I shouldn't be alive. I'm a lucky b****** and I enjoy every moment.' He initially thought his doctor was joking when he broke the news of his diagnosis. He said: 'I had been working on a project called 'Death: The Musical' and I asked my doctor which type of cancer I could use to finish off one of my characters. He said, 'Pancreatic cancer, it can finish people off in three weeks.' Ten years later, Eric had routine tests with the same doctor and queried an ominous-looking blood result. The British-born funnyman added: 'He said, 'Pancreatic cancer' and I burst out laughing because I thought he must be joking.' He penned to X on Monday: 'So I'd like to thank all the doctors nurses and staff in the Cedars GI ward for their kindness and help to me today. The second time in three days' Eric received several messages of good will from his followers who wrote: 'Get well quickly'... 'Praying for you sir'... 'Get well soon Eric' Eric previously revealed there was a rift in the Monty Python troupe and confessed the show was a financial 'disaster'. The comedian co-created the iconic programme, and starred in its various spin-off films including Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life. Monty Python were a British comedy troupe formed in 1969 consisting of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Eric. Eric said he was struggling financially and had been forced to sell his house and continue working well past retirement age. He took aim at Holly Gilliam, the TV lawyer daughter of fellow Python Terry Gilliam, on social media. She took over the Python brand in 2013 as part of HDG Projects Ltd, and in a new tweet Eric wrote: 'I don't know why people always assume w're loaded. 'I have to work for my living. I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously. I have been working and earning for Pythons since 1995. And now no more.' Eric said he was struggling financially and has been forced to sell his house and continue working well past retirement age He took aim at Holly Gilliam, the TV lawyer daughter of fellow Python Terry Gilliam, on social media In a dig at Holly, he continued: 'I guess if you put a Gilliam child in as your manager you should not be so surprised. One Gilliam is bad enough. Two can take out any company.' Eric's daughter Lily publicly stood by her father by penning on X: 'I'm so proud of my dad for finally finally finally starting to share the truth. 'He has always stood up to bullies and narcissists and absolutely deserves reassurance and validation for doing so.' The group came to prominence for the sketch comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus, which aired on the BBC from 1969 to 1974
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Monty Python legend hospitalised for second time in three days
Monty Python legend Eric Idle has been hospitalised for the second time in three days. The 82-year-old actor spoke out on Instagram, praising staff for their 'kindness and help.' This week's repeat admission comes as Idle himself suspects an attack of Gastroenteritis – a nasty bug inflaming both stomach and intestines, typically induced by a viral or bacterial intrusion. The comic took to social media with words of gratitude for the team at Los Angeles' renowned Cedars-Sinai medical facility. Writing to fans on Monday (16.05. 25), Eric expressed: "So I'd like to thank all the doctors nurses and staff in the Cedars GI ward for their kindness and help to me today. The second time in three days. I think I'm suffering from Gastroenteritis. I love you people." Idle has previously opened up about his brush with mortality. Last year, he frankly confessed that he "shouldn't be alive". He surprised fans when he disclosed a secret battle with pancreatic cancer back in 2019, revealing his operation and the immense fortune he felt at having the disease spotted early. Now relishing "every moment" of life, the 82 year old entertainer acknowledged the profound impact his health scare had during a candid interview with The Times newspaper. The revelation came in response to being probed how his cancer experience altered him, to which he replied: "Oh, I shouldn't be alive. I'm a lucky b****** and I enjoy every moment." Interestingly, his initial reaction to the ominous diagnosis was one of disbelief, mistaking his consultant's solemn news for humour due to a coincidental creative project focused on mortality he was working on at the time. He recounted the misunderstanding: "I had been working on a project called 'Death: The Musical' and I asked my doctor which type of cancer I could use to finish off one of my characters. He said, 'Pancreatic cancer, it can finish people off in three weeks.'". Fast forward ten years and following some routine check-ups, it was a fateful blood test result in the hands of that same medic that raised red flags. The British-born comedian shared a startling reaction to devastating news: "He said, 'Pancreatic cancer' and I burst out laughing because I thought he must be joking."
