John Bird, born 22 November 1936, was an English satirist, actor, and comedian best known for his work in television satire, which included numerous appearances alongside John Fortune.
John Bird grew up in Bulwell, Nottingham, and went to High Pavement Grammar School. He met John Fortune while studying at King’s College, Cambridge. The bird rose to prominence during the 1960s television satire boom, featuring in That Was The Week That Was, a title devised by Bird.
The bird was originally cast in the character of David Frost in the series by Ned Sherrin but was cast elsewhere. He also appeared in Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life, If It Moves File It, Dangerous Brothers, A Very Peculiar Practice, My Father Knew Lloyd George, and The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball.
John Bird cause of death: How did John Bird die?
The cause of death for John Bird has not yet been revealed. He passed away at the age of 86. He passed away on December 27th, 2022.
The actor’s friend and comedy colleague Rory Bremner is the one who confirmed his death as he paid tribute to him as “one of our great satirists”.
A family funeral will be held after a celebration of his life in the new year, according to a statement announcing his death.
