Neil Innes Dead - 'Monty Python' Writer & Actor Passes Away at 75

Neil Innes has sadly passed away at the age of 75.

The Monty Python writer and actor died of natural causes on Sunday night (December 29), his agent Nigel Morton confirmed to USA Today.

“It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we have to announce the death of Neil James Innes on December 29, 2019,” Neil‘s family said in a statement. “We have lost a beautiful, kind, gentle soul whose music and songs touched the heart of everyone and whose intellect and search for truth inspired us all. He died of natural causes quickly without warning and, I think, without pain.”

Neil wrote songs for the Monty Python And The Holy Grail, appeared Monty Python’s Life of Brian, and toured the UK and Canada with the group.

Neil was also a member of the band The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, later renamed the Bonzo Dog Band.

Our thoughts are with Neil Innes‘ loved ones during this difficult time.