Sad news.
Actor, comedian, writer and director Terry Jones, famous for his involvement in the Monty Python comedy group, has been diagnosed with dementia.
According to the Telegraph, the news emerged shortly after it was announced by Bafta Cymru that he had been given the special award for outstanding contribution to film and television.
This year's Special Award For Outstanding Contribution to Film & Television, sponsored by @SonyUKTEC, will be presented to Terry Jones. pic.twitter.com/zctcWuX86E
— BAFTA Cymru (@BAFTACymru) September 22, 2016
A representative for Jones is quoted in the Telegraph as saying: “Terry has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, a variant of frontotemporal dementia.
“This illness affects his ability to communicate and he is no longer able to give interviews. Terry is proud and honoured to be recognised in this way and is looking forward to the celebrations.”
Organisers remain hopeful Jones will attend the awards ceremony this Sunday night, but he is not expected to speak at the event.
Jones, 74, joined Monty Python in 1969 and wrote and performed in all of the troupe’s most famous work, including the TV show Monty Python’s Flying Circus and the films, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life.
Jones co-directed Monty Python and The Holy Grail with Terry Gilliam and was the principal director on The Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life.
Here’s just one example of some of his many memorable moments…
Clip via neil240
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