We are sorry to report this devastating news as Gareth Richards, comedian and co-host of Frank Skinner’s radio, has passed away at the age of 41. He was a charming man and a great comedian.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Many who knew him and his admirers were shocked and concerned to hear how he died and what was his cause of death.
In light of this, we are making an effort to learn and collect facts about the circumstances of Richard’s death. So, read on to find out what happened to him and what led to Richard’s death.
What happened to Gareth Richards?
Frank Skinner’s co-radio presenter Gareth Richards has passed away at the age of 41. The tragic news comes after Skinner sobbed during an Absolute Radio broadcast last week, following the car accident that endangered Richards’ survival.
His wife Laura issued a devastating statement to her followers after confirming the death of the comedian.
“It is with great sadness that I have to share that Gareth passed away on Friday April 7th (Good Friday) at 6:30pm,” he wrote. He was in a terrible car accident on Monday March 27 at 11:30 pm and suffered serious brain injuries.
“It was a miracle that he made it to the hospital alive. Since then the doctors and nurses have been amazing keeping him stable and sedated. “However, the latest scan revealed that the extent of the damage was so severe that they would have to remove all supportive medications and allow him to be at peace.
The boys are holding up well. She added that details of her late husband’s funeral will be shared in her due time, “as well as other ways” to remember him, as she knows he was “very loved”. ‘Right now, the pain is a lot to deal with. Thank you all for the support and kindness of him.’
Gareth Richards Cause of death
Gareth Richards dies after ‘terrible’ car accident
The comedian, who often fills in and co-hosts Skinner’s Absolute Radio show for two years, from 2009 to 2011, was involved in a serious car accident on the M25 near Heathrow Airport on Monday (March 27). Gareth passed away on Friday, Laura Richards’ wife stated on Saturday (April 8) in a message posted on Facebook (April 7).
Statement from Gareth’s former co-host, Frank Skinner
Gareth’s former co-host, Frank Skinner, broke down in tears in a heartbreaking moment on his radio show earlier this month when he revealed that his friend was fighting for his life.
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Speaking on the show, Frank said:
“One thing you have to learn to do in this line of work is be on a false front and the show must end, that’s what happened this morning.”
Speaking to her co-host Emily Dean, she continued:
“We’ve been doing this show for 14 years and when we first did the pilot, Emily and I, it was crap, just the two of us. I could not do it. “We had a guest on the next one who was Gareth Richards, who was brilliant with her and we asked her to do the show. And so, for the first few years, it was me, Em and Gareth. “He became a very close friend and has supported me on tour. Gareth and Emily are very, very close.”
Explaining Gareth’s condition, Frank added:
“Gareth was in a very big traffic accident this week and it’s not looking very good for Gareth. He’s in the hospital and he’s fighting and he doesn’t look too good. He didn’t want to do this show without mentioning it.” Frank then called on listeners to keep Gareth in his prayers. “He is a fantastic guy. I don’t know if any of you pray, but if he does, give one for Gareth this week,” he said.
An excited Emily added:
“We love you Gareth.” “We do,” Frank agreed. “I’m not going to pretend, it’s bad, but you know, there’s always hope.”
Gareth co-hosted Frank’s show for two years and continued to appear on the radio show. He also supported Frank on his 2014 and 2020 tours.
Gareth Richards accident:
After a car accident, comedian Gareth Richards is in intensive care.
On Monday at 11:55pm, Gareth Richards was involved in an accident on the M25 near Heathrow Airport. A couple more cars and two trucks were involved in the crash. In the aftermath of the collision, the road was closed for ten hours.
One of the victims needed to be removed from her car and taken to a trauma center. The Metropolitan Police reported that the driver of the car had serious and fatal injuries. The identity of Richards and the vehicle in which he was traveling at the time of the collision remain unknown.
Police officers have put out a call for any witnesses with information to come forward. No one has been arrested in this case, but police are still investigating the circumstances that led to the collision.
Comment from his manager Lynne Johnstone:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, who is taking each day as it comes, as well as his friends. We are also in contact with them and pray for a miraculous recovery. It’s in all our thoughts and we want it to survive.”
Since 2004, Richards has done stand-up comedy performances. She performed her first solo stand-up act, Stand Up Between Songs, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2010 and received a Best New Artist nomination at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. She intended to do the ninth act of her solo at the festival in August.
Gareth Richards has a net worth currently estimated at $2 million.
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