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Georgina My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Julie Skubala

Julie Skubala, 27/04/2008 18:58

I told my 11-year old daughter today, that Humph is gone. She looked at me, shocked, disbelieving. She's been listening to him, here in the Midwestern US, since before she can remember. I'm 44 -- but I have too. Thanks, Humph, for the life you had, and the laughter you brought.

Harry Brighouse, 27/04/2008 18:53

I was so saddened yesterday morning is to hear of Humphrey’s death. He was such a huge part of our world of comedy that it seems impossible to imagine it without him. His performances on “I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue” gave me and countless others hour upon hour of fun, laughter and happiness. I was so fortunate to have the chance to see him live with the teams at Wimbledon and Croydon last year, and I am so glad that I was able to see for myself the wonderful comic gifts which I had enjoyed over the radio for the past ten years. The affection in which he was held by everyone, teams and audience alike, at the two recordings I was privileged to attend, was clear for all to see. I admired him so much for continuing to perform up and down the country both with ‘Clue’ and his band well into his eighties. He gave so much pleasure to so many people over so many years that his death has come with a tremendous sense of loss. My deepest condolences to the family and to all his friends on the passing of a remarkable man.

Henry Dawe, 27/04/2008 18:52

i just remembered when i first stumbled across i'm sorry... on my little bedside radio at the age of 14 and lay in bed laughing from deep down in my stomach at the quips and comments and silliness. there is a great amount of talent in that programme; so much of it coming from humphrey lyttelton. a true companion over all these years.

A Zec, 27/04/2008 18:48

I enjoyed many an episode of clue. I will miss Humph enormously. Thankyou for all the laughter. Helena

Helena Raeburn, 27/04/2008 18:45

The beacon of comedy shines a little less brightly now. The man was an absolute genius, possessing an unrivalled straight faced delivery of the most hilarious and outlandish lines imaginable. Who could ever forget the sight and sounds of an audience on it's knees and wetting itself as Humph relays another Lionel Blair charades joke. I hope ISIHAC is continued as a fitting reminder to the genius of one Mr H. Lyttelton. I'm sure Humph would wish the show to carry on and continue to spread as much silliness and laughter that is it's hallmark. My sincere condolences to the Lyttelton family and all Humphs close friends and colleagues - both comedic and musical. Respectfully, a rather saddened ISIHAC fan, Ian Phillips.

Ian Phillips, 27/04/2008 18:42

What a sad loss to all of us and especially those close to him. I feel the world has lost some magic, music and mischief. I recall an open air public concert he gave in Linda Vista Gardens, Abergavenny when he was telling a moving anecdote leading up to Black Butterfly when a huge and colourful butterfly landed on the lapel of the jacket, clear for all to see. It was like a soul had visited him. A joy for everyone who was there. Our deep condolences.

Barbara & Chris, 27/04/2008 18:34

It is rare that you weep for someone you haven't met, but Mum and I did yesterday when we heard the news about Humph's passing. I had sent him a get well message only last week and recalled the now even more unforgettable occasion when we came to see the ISIHAC show in Oxford last year. We left the theatre with aching sides after a wonderful evening, thanks principally to Humph and his irreplaceable chairing of the evening. The show is a great tribute to some of his many talents and I don't know how it can ever be the same again - although I suspect that he would want it to go on so that we could continue to laugh at all the silly rounds and double-entendres. Rest in peace, Humph and we hope that his family will take comfort from the joy that he brought to our and so many others' lives.

Karen West, 27/04/2008 18:32

I'm sorry I haven't a clue what to say...but I'll play him a lament on the swanney-kazoo set to the tune of 'lovely bunch of coconuts'. Sundays will never be the same again. How about putting up a plaque in Mornington Crescent to remember the great man?

Mrs. Trellis, 27/04/2008 18:31

A great talent and a national treasure. Radio 4 and Britain will never be the same again. We miss you Humph. RIP.

Allie, 27/04/2008 18:30

Humph has been with me for more than 50 years - he's still with me on the shelves of my study - and my memories of his concerts with Wally, Bruce and the rest of the boys and girls.

Doug, 27/04/2008 18:27

As a young teenager, I borrowed a copy of Humph's memoirs, 'I Play as I Please'. Soon after I attended one of his concerts at the Empire Liverpool and the rest, as they say, is history - I became an admirer and fan of everything he did. I must be the only jazz fan who was converted to that wonderful music by reading a book. The first time I met Humph was when he started autographing his Calligraph Records at concerts. I was so awestruck I could hardly speak - he was such a giant of a man in so many ways. Although I am admirer of all of his music, my favourite track is 'Rocking Chair' from the 'Here's Humph' 10 inch L.P. On the sleeve notes it said it was probably the best recording by a European Band ever. To my mind it still is! I last saw Humph at the recent recording of 'I am sorry I haven't a clue,' in Manchester and I am so thankful I did. Fond memories of a truly great man and, thankfully, shelves full of his wonderful music and radio broadcasts.

Alan Jones, 27/04/2008 18:22

Humph will live on in both his radio work for the BBC, and his music, and we are lucky that so much is available. Thanks Humph, you will be missed, and thank you for all your help while we were producing the two published discographies. my thoughts are with your family. Julian

Julian Purser, 27/04/2008 18:13

Master of innuendo. How I'll miss tuning in and hearing you on Clue (sorry for that terrible rhyme). A giant. I guess we'll have to content ourselves with Nicholas Parsons from now on... gawd save us!

Simon Brown, 27/04/2008 18:09

The passing of a voice known only from the radio can be as affecting as any close friend or family. Humph gave us enormous pleasure from Clue. For years I have driven home chortling at the wonderful repartee of the team whose quick witted contributions added so much to our daily lives. We are very sad and the loss will never be replaced.

Michael From Bishops Stortford, 27/04/2008 18:08

As a relative late-commer to 'Clue' (post-Willie Rushton) I had a lot of catching up to do. [still do]. So it is with great sadness that, having just about come to terms with his dead-pan delivery and wicked verbal humour .... the sod goes and joins Willie!! Looks like he found his Mornington Cresent :-( Humph ... now it's you turn sit on someelse right-hand :-)

P Hollings, 27/04/2008 17:55

No one had better comic timing than Humph and a great great musician too. Rest in peace Humph. Matt

Matt Kent, 27/04/2008 17:53

Thanks and Gos Bless you Humph, you gave us so much.

Liz And Mike, 27/04/2008 17:52

a truly, good all rounder with a great deal of talent but thing I will remember by is he made me laugh.

Dave, 27/04/2008 17:51

I'm so sorry to hear of Humph's death. I hope his family can take comfort from the fact that he is so fondly remembered by so many and so varied people.

James Jeffrey, 27/04/2008 17:50