Died the founder of the comic group "Monty Python"

At the age of 77 years died a British actor and screenwriter Terry Jones. He was the founder of the comic group “Monty Python”.

On the death of the artist, reports The Guardian. The cause of death of Jones was complications of dementia, which is diagnosed in 2015. The founder of “Monty Python” died on Tuesday evening, January 21 after a long struggle with the disease. During the last days of the actor next to him were his wife, children and close friends. In the message, which was distributed by the family of Jones, it is noted that the world has lost a kind, funny, warm, creative and truly loving a man whose uncompromising individuality, tireless intelligence and extraordinary humor pleasure to countless millions for over six decades.

Terry Jones known as the Director and screenwriter of several films of the comic group “Monty Python”, and he also took part in them as an actor. Among the famous films such films as “Monty Python and Svyashenniy Grail”, “Life of Brian” “And now for something completely different” and many others.