Keith from The Office dies aged 50: Tributes to Ewen MacIntosh best known for his role in Ricky Gervais’ hit sitcom after he passes away

Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, who played Keith Bishop in The Office, has died aged 50.

Tributes have been paid to the ‘much-loved comedy genius’, who was best known for his role in Ricky Gervais’ hit sitcom.

His friend Ed Scott confirmed the tragic news, writing: ‘I am completely devastated by the loss of my very good friend Ewen MacIntosh.

“Maybe he had a famous face known to millions as Keith from The Office, but the person in there will stick with me the most.”

Mr Scott, CEO of Dodged A Bullet Music, added: “Ewen was so full of empathy, kindness and integrity and above all a very good man.

“Sending love to his parents Sara and Ewen Sr, his brother Colin and his family, as well as his many friends and fans.”

As well as The Office, MacIntosh also worked with Gervais when he starred in the final series of After Life as ‘Buffet Man’ – a chap who was excluded from an all-you-can-eat restaurant.

MacIntosh had posted a photo of himself in hospital in February 2022 – saying he was going through “bad times”.

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Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, who played Keith Bishop in The Office, has died aged 50

In 2022, The Office star was rushed to hospital and said he was going through 'bad times'

In 2022, The Office star was rushed to hospital and said he was going through ‘bad times’

There are tributes to the actor, who was best known for his role in Ricky Gervais' popular sitcom.

There are tributes to the actor, who was best known for his role in Ricky Gervais’ popular sitcom.

His friend Ed Scott confirmed the tragic news, writing: 'I am completely devastated by the loss of my very good friend Ewen MacIntosh.'

His friend Ed Scott confirmed the tragic news, writing: ‘I am completely devastated by the loss of my very good friend Ewen MacIntosh.’

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