Gareth Richards dead: Comedian and Frank Skinner collaborator dies aged 41 after ‘terrible’ car accident
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Comedian Gareth Richards, best known for his work with Frank Skinner, has died aged 41. Last Saturday, Skinner became choked up as he told telling his Absolute Radio listeners that Richards had been in a “very big road accident”. He is in hospital and he’s fighting but it’s not looking great.” Skinner added that Richards was “a fantastic bloke”, adding: “I didn’t want to do this show without mentioning him. Some of you will remember on the show, if you’ve been with us that long.” Richards and Skinner presented on Absolute Radio alongside Emily Dean when Skinner’s show first began.
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