Gareth Richards

Gareth Richards (18 August 1979[1] – 7 April 2023) was a British comedian and radio presenter.[2]

Gareth Richards
Born(1979-08-18)18 August 1979
Died7 April 2023(2023-04-07) (aged 43)
London, England
Websitegarethrichards.net

Career

Richards was co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio.[3] He appeared on such BBC shows as Russell Howard's Good News and 4 Stands Up as well as BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4.[4]

His debut Edinburgh Fringe show, Stand Up Between Songs, was nominated for the best newcomer award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. The songs from this show were released as an EP, titled These Songs Could be Used in Adverts.[5]

From 2016 to 2017, he hosted Gareth Richards' Lonely Hearts Podcast with David Trent.[6]

Personal life and death

Richards lived in Bournemouth with his wife and children.[7]

Richards was a talented musician, featuring songs written using the omnichord in his stand-up routines. He also played the Qchord, guitar and harmonica.[8]

His brother is the cinematographer Joshua James Richards.[9]

On 27 March 2023, Richards was involved in a car crash on the M25 motorway near Heathrow Airport; he suffered severe brain injuries and was placed on life support.[3] He died on 7 April when his life support was removed.[10]

A crowdfunder to set up a trust fund for his sons raised over £18,000 in the first few days,[11] and as of 26 April 2023 had raised over £44,000.[12]

Awards

References
  1. "Appeal for witnesses to fatal collision on M25". Met Police. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  2. "Tributes paid to 'kind and gentle' comedian Gareth Richards after death at age 41". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  3. "Comedian Gareth Richards dies after car crash". BBC News. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  4. Gibb, Jessica; Knox, Susan; Hainey, Fionnula (8 April 2023). "Comedian Gareth Richards dies aged 41 after 'terrible' car crash". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  5. https://garethrichards.bandcamp.com/album/these-songs-could-be-used-in-adverts-ep
  6. https://archive.org/details/podcast_gareth-richards-lonely-hearts_1189550163
  7. "Tributes pour in as Bournemouth comedian dies after serious car crash". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  8. https://www.discogs.com/release/26838200-Gareth-Richards-These-Songs-Could-Be-Used-In-Adverts
  9. "Frank Skinner tearfully reveals former co-host Gareth Richards is 'fighting' for his life". Independent. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  10. Zeldin-O'Neill, Sophie (8 April 2023). "UK comedians pay tribute to Gareth Richards after his death at 41". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  11. https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2023/04/13/52933/gareth_richards_crowdfunder_tops_%C2%A318k
  12. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/gareth-richards-comedian


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