Terry Jones

[Recusant]

He was not as prominent in the public eye as some of his fellows, but he was nonetheless an indispensable component of Monty Python. Sad to see him go.

Terry Jones as the "Spam Lady"

"Terry Jones, Co-Founder of Monty Python, Dies at 77" | Variety

Terry Jones, co-founder of Monty Python, died Wednesday. Jones died after a long struggle with dementia. He was 77 years old.

Jones was instrumental in creating the wacky, absurdist style of comedy that Monty Python made famous in the 1970s and directed two of the English comedy group's most successful films, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and "Monty Python's Life of Brian." In the latter, Jones played Mandy Cohen, mother of the titular Brian, and appeared before a crowd to deliver probably his most famous line in a comically squawky voice, "He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"

He also wrote the screenplay for the 1986 cult classic "Labyrinth" starring David Bowie.

In 2004 Jones was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the BBC documentary series "Medieval Lives," and in 1983 he was nominated for a BAFTA for best original song for "Every Sperm is Sacred" from "Monty Python's the Meaning of Life." In October 2016 Jones received a standing ovation as he was awarded the BAFTA Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film and Television. He was introduced at the ceremony by fellow Python Michael Palin, and Jones' son spoke on his behalf because he was physically unable to make the speech.

Born in the seaside town of Colwyn Bay on the north coast of Wales, Jones' acting career began when he started performing comedy with future Monty Python co-star Michael Palin while at Oxford University. The Python members formed while they all worked on the satirical BBC show "The Frost Report" before making their TV debut as a group with "Monty Python's Flying Circus," a comedy sketch show which launched them to stardom.

Jones was mainly a writer and director for the troupe, letting Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle and Graham Chapman take most of the lead roles in their films, but served as co-director with Terry Gilliam on the group's first feature-length film "The Holy Grail."

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[billy rubin]

damn

[xSilverPhinx]

So sad

He was my favourite Python.

[Tank]

The world will be a little poorer for his passing

[Tom62]

He was a great comedy talent. If you haven't read it yet, you should read Douglas Adam's "Starship Titanic" which was written by Terry Jones. It is hilariously funny.