Fifty years ago, six mostly-British humorists fresh from injecting dead parrots and Spam into sketch comedy launched their first attempt at movie-making, jumping into cinema with a budget so low they ...

A "true gentleman with a brilliant character" is among those remembered in this week's funeral notices. William (Bill) Perrott passed away on August 25, at home with his loving wife, Sue, by his side.

CapFilm: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” This cult classic comedy from the Monty Python team loosely follows the legend of King Arthur (Graham Chapman), along with his squire (Terry Gilliam) and ...

Miriam Margolyes says she has never forgiven "bitter old man" John Cleese for the "pain" she experienced while at university. Speaking on The Life of Bryony podcast, released on Monday, 8 September, ...

John Cleese comes on the line to chat about his Not Dead Yet! tour, which comes to Southern California to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Monty Python and Holy Grail,” but before we can ask our ...

Betty Marie Chapman, 92, of Ottumwa, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, ...

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

LONDON (AP) — And now for something completely different: Britain’s Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating the absurdist comedy of Monty Python. Robert Redford influenced Scarlett Johansson’s ...

The comedy of Monty Python is being honored for the ages. The Royal Mail will issue a series of stamps to mark the contributions of the comedy troupe. Read more trending news The British mail service ...

Sir Michael Palin has plans in place for his inevitable death. The 82-year-old star of the British comedy troupe Monty Python revealed that he’s organized his will and instructed his loved ones on ...