Terry Jones ricordato dagli altri membri dei Monty Python
Terry Jones, scomparso oggi a 77 anni, viene ricordato dai membri rimanenti dei Monty Python: John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam
Nelle ore successiva alla notizia gli altri membri del gruppo John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam hanno condiviso memoriali e ricordi del loro amico e collega (il sesto membro dei Monty Python, Graham Chapman, morì nel 1989).
https://twitter.com/NotMichaelPalin/status/1219994435582341120
Cleese ha aggiunto: "Sembra strano che un uomo con così tanti talenti e un entusiasmo incontenibile si sia spento così lentamente e dolcemente... Due sono andati, ne restano quattro."
Just heard about Terry J
— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) January 22, 2020
It feels strange that a man of so many talents and such endless enthusiasm, should have faded so gently away...
Of his many achievements, for me the greatest gift he gave us all was his direction of 'Life of Brian'. Perfection
Two down, four to go
I loved him the moment I saw him on stage at the Edinburgh Festival in 1963. So many laughs,moments of total hilarity onstage and off we have all shared with him. It’s too sad if you knew him,but if you didn’t you will always smile at the many wonderfully funny moments he gave us
— Eric Idle (@EricIdle) January 22, 2020
Gilliam ha Twittato: "Era un ragazzaccio! ...E ci mancherai. Terry è sempre stato totalmente consumato dalla vita. Un essere umano geniale, costantemente alla ricerca, iconoclasta, giustamente polemico e adirato ma anche oltraggiosamente esilarante e generoso. E molto spesso un vero rompipalle. Non si poteva chiedere un amico migliore. Arrivederci, Tel."
...and very often a complete pain in the ass.
— Terry Gilliam (@TerryGilliam) January 22, 2020
One could never hope for a better friend. Goodbye, Tel.
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La famiglia di Jones ha diffuso questo comunicato:
Siamo profondamente rattristati nell'annunciare la scomparsa del nostro amato marito e padre Terry Jones. Negli ultimi giorni sua moglie, i suoi figli e la famiglia estesa, oltre a molti amici, sono stati costantemente con Terry mentre se ne andava dolvemente nella sua casa a nord di Londra. Abbiamo perso un uomo gentile, divertente, affettuoso, creativo la cui personalità priva di compromessi, l'intelletto inarrestabile e l'umorismo straordinario hanno appagato milioni di persone nel corso di sei decadi. Il suo lavoro con i Monty Python, i suoi libri, i suoi film, i programmi televisivi, le sue poesie e altri lavori vivranno per sempre, un'eredità adatta per un vero eclettico. Speriamo che questa malattia venga, un giorno, sconfitta del tutto.
https://www.facebook.com/lucasfilm/photos/a.465029866888384/2929402483784431/?type=3&theater
Altri commenti di personaggi della cultura britannica e non:
A very fond farewell to Terry Jones: Not only 1/6 of the Pythons, Mr Creosote, Arthur Two Sheds Jackson, Dino Vercotti, Mandy Cohen, Prince Herbert, Cardinal Biggles & the Nude Organist, but also esteemed director of all time comedy classic; 'Life Of Brian'. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/PeBDlvGfsD
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) January 22, 2020
36 years ago I met Terry Jones. I was meant to interview him. I asked for tea, so he opened a bottle of Chablis & got me drunk. He was funny, brilliant and honest. He was irrepressible and is seen here repressing the very young me. Rest in Peace, Terry. You were an inspiration. pic.twitter.com/fNBJZwOFcX
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) January 22, 2020
RIP the actual genius Terry Jones. Far too many brilliant moments to choose from. Here’s one random wafer-thin mint. https://t.co/qMrR9aOV9s
— Charlie Brooker (@charltonbrooker) January 22, 2020
https://twitter.com/simonpegg/status/1219971220801753089
Terry Jones was the only Python who agreed to appear in The Young Ones. It was like affirmation from God himself. This was the man who’d directed what was, and still is, the funniest feature film ever made. We loved him for it, and always will. Sadly, he’s eaten his last mint...
— Adrian Edmondson ❎ (@AdrianEdmondson) January 22, 2020
So sad to hear of the passing of genius comedy star and wonderful guy, Terry Jones. What a legacy to the world. Deepest condolences to his family and the other beyond fabulous Pythons. RIP. Bri https://t.co/omuIWP1BKb
— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) January 22, 2020
We're saddened to hear of the passing of Terry Jones. Here he is receiving the Special Award For Outstanding Contribution to Film & Television from friend and fellow Python Michael Palin, at the 2016 @BAFTACymru Awards. pic.twitter.com/iQGLTWIQyL
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) January 22, 2020