John Fortune

John Fortune
Born
John Wood[1]

(1939-06-30)30 June 1939
Bristol, UK
Died31 December 2013(2013-12-31) (aged 74)
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Satirist, writer, actor

John Fortune (30 June 1939 – 31 December 2013) was a British satirist, comedian, writer and actor. He was best known for his work with John Bird and Rory Bremner on the television series Bremner, Bird and Fortune.[2] He studied at Bristol Cathedral School and King's College, Cambridge, where he met John Bird.[1]

Fortune died from leukemia,[3] at the age of 74.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 Kennedy, Maev (31 December 2013). "John Fortune dies at 74". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  2. ↑ "Bremner, Bird and Fortune". Film & TV Database. BFI. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  3. ↑ John Fortune dies aged 74
  4. ↑ "Comedian John Fortune dies aged 74". ITV. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  5. ↑ "Comedian John Fortune Dies Aged 74". Sky News. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.

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