Ewen MacIntosh, the actor known for playing Keith in the British version of The Office, has died. He was 50.
A statement from Just Right Management reads, "With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green care home. There will be a private cremation for family & close friends soon & a celebratory memorial later in the year."
Just Right Management's Chelle Just said [via The Guardian], "Ewen suffered from ill health these past two years and passed peacefully on 19 February from undisclosed causes."
The Office co-creator Ricky Gervais celebrated MacIntosh on Twitter/X, posting about him several times. Gervais wrote, "Extremely sad news. The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as 'Big Keith' from The Office, has passed away. An absolute original. RIP."
In 2022, MacIntosh appeared in another Gervais series, making a cameo on After Life.
MacIntosh also appeared on shows like Little Britain and Miranda.