Sir Michael Palin on Terry Jones

The Monty Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77, four years after being diagnosed with a rare form of dementia.
Jones directed and starred in The Life of Brian, something his fellow Python Sir John Cleese said was the greatest gift he gave us all.
Sir Michael Palin spoke to Sky News and has been paying tribute to "one of his closest, most valued friends".
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[@kaymuldoon3575]

“One day, lad, all of this will be yours.” “What, the curtains?” RIP Terry. 💔

[@danmancmufc]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Squiffy1025]

But mother.. Father. I’m your father.

[@Taijifufu]

But fatha... I don't want it.

[@cynthiaklenk6313]

But father, I don't want Swamp Castle - all I want to do is SING!!!!!

[@CMDRRustyDog]

Haha, classic !

[@charliebryer2802]

Almost every memory of Terry Jones will result in, at the very least, a smile. Possibly a grin. Most likely a laugh. What a great legacy.

[@dillwizard7516]

Well said.

[@1tderry]

Always a laugh!

[@pallhe]

Very sad to hear of his passing. These guys are the Beatles of comedy.

[@cugamer8862]

No. The Beatles were the Monty Python of music. Doesn't matter that they started before Python either, it doesn't have to make sense. With Terry gone the world makes a little more sense now, and is the poorer for it.

[@ajones8699]

Paul McCartney got his last wife from the ministry of silly walks

[@seanp8220]

Its true. They literally built the culture. All the style of surreal satirical comedy stems from them. They wouldn't have kept going without Terry.

[@wakeup5700]

Even though i'm a big fan, Python was more like The Oasis of comedy not The Beatles in that they were talented at their job but took their crazy take on life from the people before them like The Goons especially Spike Milligan. RIP Mr Jones x

[@followtheboat]

@@wakeup5700 can't believe you'd insult Python by comparing them to Oasis, ffs!

[@Jessieheels77]

Poor Michael. They were such close friends for so long. It must be so hard for him.

[@Nephilimfields]

I had an image pop into my head of Terry approaching the gates of heaven, met by Graham, who promptly slams the gates in Terry's face saying: "Piss off, we're full up." My deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and fellow fans.

[@nijnij3988]

Haha, I can just picture Chapman saying that line 😅

[@LiveEvilProductions0]

Lmao yes!

[@wrmty56413]

Or maybe he'll sing "It's Christmas in Heaven"

[@trjb1767]

Lol

[@j7fk13]

But we’ve ridden the length and breadth of the skies from earth in search of heaven, may we come in?

[@gussyt1761]

Terry Jones, sounds like everyone’s mother. RIP legend

[@mikearchibald744]

"Stapling machine Mrs. Wu" Classic mother line.

[@Moondog-wc4vm]

I was, a slightly naughty boy. not to Brian's standard, but i hope I made my mother proud!

[@Grangerforevermore]

Another legend gone. May his sleep be restful. Michael Palin as always is absurdly lovely and kind.

[@Taijifufu]

"Both of us were very highly attuned to humor and laughed quite easily." Damnit these men are comedy machines. Legends the lot of them...

[@NotQuiteFirst]

Very sad that the BBC said that Month Python wouldn't be commissioned today, as it was a bunch of white men, which is not allowed. Think of the comedians we will miss out on from now on because the BBC wants to ignore them in favour of women and non-whites.

[@SPM0717]

@@NotQuiteFirst Which they obviously never actually said...

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

@@SPM0717 Yeah, that's a Trump fact. As in, it aint a fact.

[@tjs2014]

Terry Jones was the true backbone of Monty Python. He was arguably the most important of the Pythons, he may not be as famous or well known as say, John Cleese, but it was he who really got the show going, and made the show the style it was made in. And he was also the co-director of Holy Grail along with Terry Gilliam. He really got Monty Python going and without him there'd be no Monty Python.

[@gabriallefleming7611]

Amen

[@jonathanowen4075]

Absolutely right.

[@jean-ivey]

Hear Hear!

[@aidangriffiths5075]

He directed the life of Brian too

[@klop4228]

Yeah: in terms of humour, he was probably the least 'iconic' person in the group, I guess, but he was integral to the show and the humour. He'll be missed.

[@wishcraft4u2]

Terry Jones was also a great historian, often challenging ingrained stereotypical notions about history. He made a lot of documentaries on the subject, which I can warmly recommend to anyone.

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Because of him peasants are no longer stupid in my books, damsels no longer distressed (except when they want to) and knights are just hoodlums.

[@mwhyte1979]

Your right. I particularly enjoyed his Crusades documentary. It was nice learning and laughing at the same time. Terry Jones will be missed.

[@budakbaongsiah]

Terry Jones is one of the primary reasons why Holy Grail and Life of Brian is more historically authentic than most historical shows.

[@jesmarluk6635]

Thanks to Terry and these men for years of laughter. The world will miss his presence.

[@charlesross9260]

Ah hell, another funny guy gone.

[@MindAnimations]

Michael talking about Terry, how delightful. Michael Palin is an absolutely amazing artist and I love listening to him talk, I know he’s getting older but he will always be young sexy and brilliant forever in my eyes.

[@timirish2563]

Palin is such the gentleman--always.

[@Commodore4life]

"He's not dead, he's..ah... resting."

[@zackcross7190]

Alright then if he’s resting, I’ll wake him up.

[@carcar5911]

@@zackcross7190 hello Terry!!! Wakee wakee! !!

[@QuayNemSorr]

He's pining for the fjords

[@zackcross7190]

Rasmus Jørgensen He’s not pining, he’s passed on!

[@ozman9353]

Graham Chapman is finally with his old mate again. RIP Terry Jones. Deepest sympathy to his family. From Australia 🇬🇧🇦🇺

[@b9y]

Where?

[@ozman9353]

@@b9y take a wild guess genius.

[@OnkelPeters]

Singing evergreens with Neil Innes.

[@christopherdenniston746]

No stuck up sticky beaks in 'gods own country'

[@rubenstrubbe5099]

Hi Bruce!

[@jeffstone2136]

I hope Graham was waiting for him on the other side of the event horizon. Michael's intense grief at the loss of his dear friend was heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Terry and the other five lunatics changed the world for the better. May he rest in laughter. TERRY JONES 1942-2020 "Angus Podgorny, what dooooooo ye mean?"

[@edlawn5481]

LOL, just keep Terry Gilliam away from his ashes.

[@chazbrennan9632]

Can't feel too sorry to lose him, with that lovely whoopy chuckling voice silenced by dementia. He did so much, and did it all so well.

[@mrkeogh]

"Eric Idle did the glamorous drag..." That's the Python crew in a nutshell, people. 😂😂😂

[@ridethelapras]

Each of them were called upon to do drag at at least one point.

[@Bikewithlove]

“If we took the BONES out it wouldn’t be CRUNCHY, would it?”

[@MandleRoss]

That is a voice I often do for my students. Has them rolling every time.

[@R.M.MacFru]

"Anthrax Ripple." My favourite skit. R.I.P. Terry. 😣

[@HansEisenman]

COCKroach Cluster!!

[@R.M.MacFru]

Ram's Bladder Cup!

[@Millbrook1974powderedwater]

Slightly killed, sugar-coated...

[@namcat53]

I can not imagine a world without the Pythons.

[@rippi37]

RIP Terry.....this man was a comedic genius , as all Monty Python Members were . This is very sad news. This group of amazing guys provided the movies and soundtrack of my youth. They kept us amused for decades !!!! I can still recite many scenes from their skits and movies , as I am sure millions of others can do too. I somehow expected them ALL to live forever !! I wanted them ALL to live forever. I am shattered. We desperately need a cure for dementia !!!!!

[@marconatrix]

But his work is deeply embedded in our culture, what better immortality could anyone wish for?

[@bazmac26]

What a wonderful legacy Terry Jones has gifted to us. Sadly his last years weren’t what we’d wish for anyone, let alone such a talented man.

[@tinafoster8665]

What happened?

[@tjs2014]

@@tinafoster8665 He had a rare form of dementia which slowly took his ability to speak.

[@timjergans5792]

Tina Feller suffered from dementia

[@geoffjoffy]

Nice memories from Michael. RIP, Terry

[@catherinemahalahomer3978]

To inspire friendship like this is the greatest thing in life...

[@jeffbecker8716]

And let's not forget the seventh Python, Neil Innes - passed away less than a month ago Dec 29, 2019.

[@mountainwoodie9816]

We're losing the cultural heart of a particular time. Our time. I guess we are mortal after all, damn,

[@tomthumb2660]

Saw him years ago in Sommerville Ma. The Rutles were hilarious! Bravely bold Sir Robin rode forth from Camelot...

[@Noycey64]

Hold my hand, yeah, yeah

[@MagicAccent]

Oh no :(

[@TheBanMan]

Never heard about this!

[@johannesnicolaas]

I remember seeing The life of Brian. Laughed so much and hard that my jaw was painful afterwards. Only time in my life. Save journey Terry!!

[@108grog]

We've all been incredibly blessed by Terry , and all the boys !!! I'm so grateful.

[@ArnoldLokman]

was watching Mr. Creosote just yesterday. rest in peace, Terry

[@Pun2404]

Love to all the Pythons and the family and friends of Terry Jones, and to all the fans out there like myself who have known this day was coming but are still grieving the loss of an incredible comedic mind and asset to the pantheon of humor’s history. I’m going to dedicate the rest of this week to honoring the life and times of Terry Jones. Always looking on the bright side of life thanks to he and the Python crew!

[@480Lysander]

And that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana-shaped." ―Sir Bedevere to King Arthur[src] A classic line from a great welsh actor

[@henridelagardere264]

Ne'er before or after did a nude man wield such a striking organ. R.I.P. and thanks for everything!

[@SuperHammaren]

The world is sadly a more dressed place now..

[@iseeolly9959]

Amen sir....will it get a laugh?...okey dokey! What a human.

[@ChainNonSmoker]

That was the other Terry tho.. Gilliam ? wasn't it ?

[@iseeolly9959]

@@ChainNonSmoker tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/TerryJones but Gilliam Directed "Brasil" so is also a hero of mine!

[@dougsteeves2549]

@@ChainNonSmoker Terry Gilliam did the animations

[@brettmoreton7548]

A great comical genius whose observations are relevant today, tomorrow, forever ... RIP Terry from Australia.

[@prabhakarrao4922]

RIP Terry Jones. Your passing is extremely sad news for me.

[@Problembeing]

It WAS the salmon mousse after all! RIP Terry

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

More than just "social death" this time, too... He'll be missed.

[@Problembeing]

Don't be fatuous, Jeffrey he’s gone up to play the organ naked in the sky with the rest of the feet.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

@@Problembeing What a lovely image. And Graham can stand by watching, leaning on Terry's big organ... ...well he's been waiting 30 years for the company!

[@Problembeing]

Don't be fatuous, Jeffrey let’s hope it isn’t a mouse organ then! Oh, Graham has probably been drunk like everyday is Christmas in Heaven. I can imagine them dressed in rollers and floral dresses having a natter in silly voices over a mid-terrace backyard fence and reminiscing about how wonderful Dinsdale was.

[@TheMacKosh]

They shouldn't have used tinned salmon

[@anthonyfereday9991]

I was brought up in the strict and depressing environment of a boys school and as a youngster I would enjoy secretly going to the cubby house at the back of the property to watch Monty Pythons Flying Circus on a little black and white TV. This didn't help me make any sense of my chaotic world at all, but it brought some diversion from pain of the bruises left on my arm by my older brother. I couldn't understand why Terry Jones was playing the piano nude or why upper class twits were shooting rabbits that were tied to the ground. with best regards Anthony,

[@martinfitzgerald1605]

Only met Terry once, fabulous gent. Nobody will ever be able to compete with Monsieur Creosote🤣😂R.I.P.

[@MisterMalleable]

Much like the King before him, Sir bedevere has crossed the Bridge of Death, and the world will miss such a wise knight.

[@yvonnerosario8013]

"Perhaps if we built a large, wooded badger...."

[@tjs2014]

BOING! RUN AWAY!

[@unbearable9770]

"and this is how we know the Earth to be banana shaped."

[@bsmith1164]

Oh shut up and go and change your armour!

[@Neckromorph]

I hope Terry and Graham are still making great jokes wherever they may be. Pure legends. Rest in peace.

[@pixiewings21_9]

beautiful to hear Michael speak so warmly and lovingly of his writing partner and friend.

[@sirierieott5882]

Palin delivers a loving initial account of a lifelong friendship. Perfect instant tribute.

[@MetaalMeerkat]

The Legends are falling, but never forgotten

[@patrickdestain392]

This is the first time in 53 years that Terry Jones does not make me laugh at all......

[@roguishpaladin]

I think he'd be sad about that. Here, watch this and hopefully it will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWS8moN5bpaEi80

[@carlottamatuschanskayasky2839]

Oh yes, he does.

[@AMCmachine]

"I'll take the blow on the 'ead!!" R.I.P. Terry. Thanks for the laughter, and for countless quotable lines I still employ to this day.

[@benjaminpont220]

Both Micheal and terry seem like really nice people. Seeing Micheal talking about terry so enthusiastically really makes me cry.

[@seanwelch71]

I hate aging and death. So so sorry to hear that Terry has passed.

[@spanishinquisition5032]

didnt expect this

[@Kris_T_]

Nobody did.....

[@danijelujcic8644]

... the Spanish Inquisition?

[@ThunderboltWisdom]

I liked his book on the crusades. Full of humour. I love Monty Python too! RIP Terry! 😢

[@robertlehnert4148]

Full of humor, but based on out of date scholarship even when published.

[@chrishinden1002]

His show “Terry Jones Barbarians” was great too.

Mr. Creosote has exploded for the last time. Rest in Peace Terry.

[@trionabyrne72]

Now, Mr Toad is in Jail for 20 years.

[@anakondase]

Remember meeting him on the Stockholm underground about 4 years ago. Funny thing that I was reading one of his books and he saw that as he sat down in front of me. He asked very politely what I thought about it. Such a lovely man.

[@fullbag50]

"2 down, 4 to go" - quote from John Cleese yesterday

[@krakatoa1200]

"I'm so worried" Terry was a great comic writer and actor. RIP Terry.

[@daveygivens735]

What a great interview. Listening to Michael crack up about who was best in drag... =p

[@kegal]

At least Bigus Dickus is still alive, good to see very good friends in Rome

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

well said by sir Michael Palin rip great British legend of comedy terry jones rip

[@kevinleatherdale1743]

One lovely man talking about his friend. Another lovely man.

[@tommieberggren3324]

Python quotes will never cease to amuse me ! Keep em comming. And R.I.P Terry.

[@rubbertwain]

I will sorely miss Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson. Requiescat in Pace, Terry.

[@InformantNet]

Very sorry for your loss, Michael.

[@mariotreglia4066]

Heroes of my adolescence in the early 70’s, these guys will always be amazing, R.I.P. Terry Jones.

[@jameswells554]

I loved his history specials. He brought joy, and a just a touch of wicked humor to everything he did.

[@mononoke721]

I love how he references the Tchaikovsky sketch - it's one of the most brilliant moments of physical comedy in Python.

[@leftaroundabout]

Yes. Too bad that he did it on Farm Club...

[@jameshirth7972]

Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, a very funny man. Terry Jones will be missed. R.I.P Terry

[@WhatInTheDeepestShadeOfFeck]

RIP Terry. Life Of Brian is an amazing legacy, and he always seemed like such a nice chap, although no one is as nice as Michael Palin

[@JohnARosemeyer]

Beautiful! Michael smiled through the whole thing.

[@jeffbecker8716]

Rest in peace, Mr. Hilton - sole proprietor and owner of the Whizzo Chocolate Company - famous, of course, for it's crunchy frog.

[@Emulous79]

He also wrote Labyrinth. Genius.

[@LeeHardingakaFirmament]

Such sad news. RIP Terry - your amazing, hilarious legacy will live on.

[@gregraymond7307]

God bless all those who have, do, and will make us laugh. Comedians are another gift from God.

[@cormackeenan8175]

The is the part of getting old (I’m Sixty) that I find the most difficult, seeing people that were part of my milieu dying. Or as Terry would probably say “it’s not great from my perspective either” RIP Terry.

[@mistaben2k]

saw Terry in a pub on my 40th birthday,he was surrounded by people to keep him safe he drank heavily but was quiet.RIP

[@kyriebates2997]

What a lovely tribute.

[@AR-id3bo]

In my opinion .... Monty Python never dies... They'll all meet at the other Side to entertain forever... Love them all Thanks for living in this Times when they were on earth...Just Join this.

[@mark5420]

I am so thankful that I have lived in the time of Terry Jones and the rest of the Pythons and grown to be an old man still laughing to their humour! I am thankful, too, for recordings and films, DVDs and CDs and the internet so that none of them truly die, but live on to be enjoyed by following generations of devotees.

[@amyclarke4698]

Michael Palin reminds me of my dad excellent tribute video 😥20 tj rip

[@macsmith2013]

"He's not dead, he's just resting.." RIP Terry, the world a bit less funny now.

[@wylier]

"Resting'? I hardly think so. He is no more. He has ceased to be. He has expired, and gone to meet his maker! He is an EX-PYTHON!

[@ciaraf4158]

He’s pinin for the fjords

[@sveerdlov1917]

What a wonderful friend to have in life Palin was.

[@rlindstrom3]

It's strange to think that he's gone after all this time. He and the others were such an integral part of what direction comedy would take

[@frangipani5303]

So sad. Huge part of my childhood and life. Michael is my favourite but I loved all the pythons. :(

[@kathyangileri8494]

Thank for the years of wonderful laughter!❤😀

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

RIP Terry Jones, from the USA. Your comedy gave so much needed laughter, to the lives of me and my friends. We acted out the bits, at school every day, and it always brought a smile to our faces. As the years passed, my friends and I continued to quote Monte Python bits, as they became part of us. Your legend lives on.

[@frederickacerra7766]

3am this morning I was watching Terrys show on Maps .I got up looked in the paper and found he died . RIP his and Pythons work will live forever

[@joncarroll2040]

Terry Jones was my favorite Python but Michael Palin is a close second.

[@wookchang8852]

I got old with Monty Python, and it was a wonderful journey.

[@Londoncarper]

Should of had a knighthood long ago RIP Sir Terry

[@Londoncarper]

Sorry , Too

[@michaelstearnesstearnes1498]

Their satires of British Royalty quelled any chance of a knighthood.

[@Londoncarper]

Michael Stearnes Stearnes what about palin ?

[@sthanero2464]

He is already a knight... Knight of the Round Table, Sir Bedevere

[@Tabish29]

Love Michael Palin. My favorite Python always. RIP Terry Jones.

[@hiroishi3668]

I've watched many sketches in which he appears, since the sad news. Laughter is a great way to pay tribute to the comedy giant. I think most of us will continue to laugh at his characters and jokes, feeling a bit of empiness, knowing he's not with us anymore.

[@TralfazConstruction]

This came as distressing news. I had only recently watched Mr. Pither's Cycling Tour, which features Terry Jones and Sir Michael Palin prominently, and Mr. Jones' passing hit me hard. So long, Terry Jones, we hardly knew ye.

[@pschroeter1]

I've grown to appreciate both Michael Palin and Terry Jones great documentary presenters as well as founding members of Monty Python. Palin for his travel shows and Jones for his work doing shows like Crusades.

[@jjhamel30]

lots of tears

[@mikatamm]

Thanks for the laughs! Rest in peace, Terry.

[@raychambers3646]

Michael was genuinely fond of tell as he called him and it shows.

[@frankbieser]

Terry Jones was a gift. RIP

[@lastup4170]

Sweet memories of an old friend.

[@patcypatcy2797]

R.I.P. Terry Jones. A true great!

[@lorri85]

R.I.P Terry Jones 😢 a comic genius 🙏💔

[@richardphillips6392]

What wonderful human beings. Love from Wales x

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Thanks everybody for sharing your love in the comments. I'n not a big python fan but I love Terry's great historical documentaries. They should be a staple in schools for teaching critical thinking.

[@Linescrew1Canada]

It was just Sunday I was wondering when Terry would pass. Mike is doing a wonderful job of speaking for Terry in a dignified fashion during this sad time.

[@safetyman4967]

I'm sad that Terrys gone it just feels wrong

[@seanp8220]

The world has felt wrong sincw Bowie died.

[@Songfugel]

It was so hard to click this video, I knew I'd immediately be in tears :'(