These Celebrities Were Gone Too Soon

Published on 01/02/2021
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Nicholas Parsons

Nicholas Parsons was an English actor but was most famous for being one of the best radio and television broadcasters. One of his most popular appearances is from the game show, Just a Minute, which he had hosted since 1967. His incredible career spanned over 6 decades and was loved by so many. Parsons passed away in January 2020 from a short illness, he was 97 years old at the time.

Nicholas Parsons

Nicholas Parsons

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Terry Jones

Terry Jones was a Welsh actor, author, comedian, poet, writer, and presenter. His most famous role was as Brian’s mother in Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. Additionally, he delivered one of the most prominent lines during the 1979 comedy: “He’s not the Messiah – he’s a very naughty boy!”. However, in this movie, Terry actually acted as a few different characters and directed as well. According to his family, “after fighting a long, extremely brave but always good-humored battle with a rare form of dementia” Jones was 77 years old at the time of his death.

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

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