Messages page 81 - - Humphrey Lyttelton

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Humph was a true gentleman, a true jazzman, a great broadcaster and a great loss to the nation. May he rest in peace.

Keith Yarrow, 26/04/2008 10:53

So long Humph.. Sincerest thoughts and wishes to his friends and family

Lance, 26/04/2008 10:52

What a total shock when I checked the news late on 25 April...such a sad loss. A genial host to one of the funniest comedy programmes I've ever heard the immense pleasure of listening to. Howled out load at all I've heard, and looking forward to getting previous broadcasts. My feelings go out to all who knew him, his family, and friends. My ipod is a much happier machine with the broadcasts of 'ISIHAC' on it.

Darren Stuart, 26/04/2008 10:52

A truly great and irreplaceable person. I saw him very recently performing with his band, and chairing the wonderful 'Clue'. A giant among men - and an inspiration to us all. His passing will leave a gaping void for so many who loved him.

Kevin Bromback, 26/04/2008 10:51

Thanks for Introducing me to jazz, Humph. My generation, the one after yours, followed you in jazz appreciation. You were the leader. I am profoundly grateful to you for the pleasure I have found in the jazz world that you led me to.

Alan J. Barnes, 26/04/2008 10:51

I have been a constant listener of the program since it started and was lucky enough to see Humph when he was talking about his autobiography in London last year. A signed copy of his book contributed to a celebrity charity auction for my local historic church. I'm sure heaven will be resounding to magnificent trumpet playing. My deep felt condolenscess to the family. A great and iconic man who will be saddly missed.

John Firth, 26/04/2008 10:49

Bless you Hugh, thank you so much for all the fun and laughter you have given me and millions of others over the years, I'm sure you had no idea of how much you will be missed or how much you were loved by people you had never met. We saw you in Edinburgh on 31st March and I don't think I've ever laughed quite so much in my life. Sending much love to your family and friends, Hayley x

Hayley, 26/04/2008 10:49

The world is a sadder place with the loss of Humph. My condolences to his family and friends for their loss.

Cat, 26/04/2008 10:48

I first remember humph on Clue, but I got to know his Jazz too. Too bad I never saw him play live.

Alan, 26/04/2008 10:47

Thanks for the fun and silliness. You were a one-off Humph, and will be forever missed.

Fran Langridge, 26/04/2008 10:46

I feel so saddened to hear the news about Humph's passing. I have been a fan of I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue for many years and listen to it daily on my player as I work. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Jed

Jed, 26/04/2008 10:46

We shall miss your music and your witticisms on ISIHAC, Rest in peace and thanks for all you did in life.

Rob Heap, 26/04/2008 10:45

I have fond memories of going to Humph's concerts a few decades ago. He had an amiable and warm personality and though I never met him, I feel real sadness at his passing - something I rarely feel for famous people that I have never met. He was truly unique and a giant of jazz. Though it is a sad time, I'm sure Humph would want his fans to celebrate his great contribution to life and the great music and humour he gave us. Garth

Garth Carthy, 26/04/2008 10:45

What a thoroughly wonderful man he was. We will remember all he has given with a smile :)

Adam McNichol, 26/04/2008 10:45

A true legend, and someone who never took life seriously. Thanks for all the laughs.

Alex Peel, 26/04/2008 10:42

I grew up in the UK of the 1950s listening to Humph and will always remember his music, his wit and his commitment to British jazz. I will miss you Humph! My condolences to Humph's family. Bob

Bob Pokrant, 26/04/2008 10:41

The radio will never seem the same, we have lost one of lifes great entertainers. Go play your music on a higher plain. R.I.P

Chris And Dave Elms, 26/04/2008 10:39

My world will never be quite the same without Humph on the radio. He will be very much missed.

Graham, 26/04/2008 10:39

Humph was an inspiration to everyone! My father was a huge trad jazz fan and listened to Humph's jazz show every week and for us in the younger generation "I'm sorry I haven't a clue" was weekly confirmation of just how wonderful British radio broadcasting could be!

Peter Thompson, 26/04/2008 10:38

I Would just like to say Thank You for the wonderful memories that Humph has left my 14yr old daughter, We meet him last year in Southseas Kings Theatre where she told him all about her own musical life. She had just won a Cornet on the BBC Fame Academy Bursary and Humph was so interested in all her story, that when we brought one of his books he did a fantastic cartoon of himself playing the trumpet and signed it for her. He then said that he didn't do it for everyone so treasure it! She is so proud of it that no-one is allowed to touch it so we had to buy her another copy just so she could read it. Humph will be sadly missed but will be playing right next to Nat Gonella in the sky. Rest in peace and your memory lives on in your music!

Sylvia Cook, 26/04/2008 10:38