The Tragic Death of Bob Grant, a Man BROKEN By Fame

[@davidoneill9244]

Had the great pleasure of meeting Bob in a pub in the Lake District, he was with his wife. Whilst we recognised him we made no reference & at the end of the evening he thanked us most graciously for treating him as an ordinary individual rather than as a TV star. We had a wonderful & highly enjoyable evening with this lovely man & his lady wife. You gave so much pleasure to so many people that you deserve to rest in peace Bob.

[@davidphilips5543]

Thanks for sharing a lovely memory.

[@roywinstanley9402]

Rip Bob.

[@robertross8565]

I used to watch the show religiously with my Dad who loved British comedies. It was one of my Dad's favourites.

[@queenslander954]

Same here mate , it was a classic double act with the old man& a stubbie

[@Edward-ed1nu]

Superb actor, lovely bloke and brave in talking about mental health difficulty when almost no-one did

[@LacedPetal]

Bless him, so so sad. Very brave of him to be so honest at that time. Even now, there's a stigma attached to mental health

[@Greg-fl4cb]

Bless him. RIP Bob. Thanks for the laughs mate!

[@gregfarrugia6684]

The Aussie love his acting ! It's a shame he didn't know how much he was love by many people. we still watch on the buses and l away though that He was a great ACTOR ! From Australia 🙏

[@mick6370]

He died the same as my daughter was born i loved on the buses 8 November 2003 the joy and sadness on the same day

[@markstothard630]

I'm surprised by how much his dog looked like a cat.

[@jdavison8551]

It probably went to RADA.

[@lifelittlewonders]

Look in to my eyes...not around the eyes....look in to my eyes.... when I click my fingers you will see it's a dog....1, 2, 3..... it's a dog! 🤣

[@davidwhite4874]

@@Kodakcompactdisc Sub-Saharan spotted.

[@davidwhite4874]

@@Kodakcompactdisc Oh gawd.......It was a joke........referring to the pet eating immigrant rumours in the states 🤦‍♂

[@PeterStaniforth]

It was a dog, it just identified as a cat.

[@christophermarshall5765]

I like the part in Mutiny On The Buses, where he adjusts the base radio, so it went to the police cars, instead of the buses.

[@paultaylor7082]

A very sad story regarding Bob, he was a very good comedy actor. He suffered the fate of many actors, being typecast. Very few people who stay in a series for any length of time then go on to greater and/or better things. There are a few exceptions (eg John Thaw, David Jason), but the vast majority tend to have their few years of fame, then disappear from view, being remembered for playing only one character.

[@EdVanMeyer]

The knicker snatcher clip is just hilarious! Bob was a talented writer, a pity it never became more successful for him.

[@elizabethtobin6894]

Poor soul. God love him.💔RIP

[@paulbacchus1015]

This is so sad 😞 poor guy, I wish there could have been a happy ending to this tale.

[@augustseptember3503]

He wasn't broken by fame, he had depression over his rising debts.

[@emerson-lf7ow]

exactly right

[@paulweston285]

Agree, its not like he was a Beatle.

[@markmooch]

Although being type cast didn't help

[@markoparviainen77]

Yes, he was in candy commercial in finnish tv in 1980's😂

[@markoparviainen77]

" Lontoo rae"😂

[@magzb2642]

😮he sounds so different to his OTB character..should have been on the radio with a voice like that. Sad..

[@tomryan914]

A touch of 'posh'. Sounded good.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

His voice reminds me of Sir Richard Dawkins

[@peacefrog64]

That’s sad to see. My friend and I were big fans of OTB in the 70’s growing up in Canada.

[@alancrisp1582]

😢 So sad that this comedy actor made so many of us laugh 😂. But in real life, was so un happy himself !...

[@neilus]

Its not unusual...Tony Hancock, Spike Milligan, Robin Williams, those just off the top of my head im sure there are many more

[@theo847sqn]

The thing about Bob is he left a persona from his main character that is often replicated in so many ways You can see this everywhere So he left his mark And everyone knows the exploits of him and Varny It's legend now

[@chloescat]

Really enjoyed this video. Such a sad end to a brilliant actor. Thank you for your amazing videos! ❤

[@tommoxerrey5522]

Great part he played as jack in on the buses , so sad how it ended for him

[@patsanters2741]

On the buses also i recall him for and he like others were well suited to their parts on that 1970s iconic comedy programme which we watched each week . Rip to the guy he made me 😃

[@Kevin-v8b3d]

He was in Sparrows can't Sing. Written by Stephen Lewis who played Inspector Blake.

[@elizabethbrown8833]

The best Comedians often experience tough tragic times yet help so many along on our life journey. Rest in God's good peace Bob. 🥀

[@timl1481]

How Tragic, I had no idea of the demons he had! He was great in On The Busses. How very, very sad R.I.P. Bob

[@polygonalmasonary]

So very, very sad 😔😢

[@curtisalleyne3710]

A sad end Everybody loves on the buses

[@cosworth6nut]

To me, he and Reg Varney were "On The Buses" - they do not make them like that anymore. Rest In Peace Bob.

[@whitehead51]

I worked as a dancer in a panto with bob in the early eighties. A nice man

[@nickberardo9243]

Tragic RIP Bob Grant. as a kid 1971 when I was 5 watching him On The Buses. Considering he was ablr to change his accent for the role with Reg Varney. Surprises me that the BBC, or these film production companies like United Artists, Pinewood studios etc could not find him work with his talent

[@jeffg9706]

I loved on the buses and it wouldn't have been the same without him,

[@dtuk22]

Mike Myers in part based Austin Powers on the character of Jack

[@tinacolmer91]

Such a sad ending for an absolute legend bless him.

[@martinshepherd626]

What was wrong with taking a job in a factory or a warehouse' just to help keep his sanity

[@RichardParry-zt2ik]

Geoffrey Hayes did it

[@bryantotten2757]

Exactly

[@raithrover1976]

​@@RichardParry-zt2ikLevon Helm took a job on an oil rig to take a break from being booed by angry Bob Dylan fans.

[@paulclarke7571]

It says he was a bus driver at one time. Why not continue that and still audition. Acting (or more to the point, trying to act) is not a full time job. You need to have a back up plan.

[@paulweston285]

Pete Best ( first drummer ) worked in a bakery after The Beatles

[@YagoBronte]

Never knew about Bob Grant, but this presentation was excellent. Yes, it is hoped this will be something of a Cautionary Tale for others going through a bad time.

[@anthonybranco]

One of my dad's favorite actors along with Stephen Lewis who played 'the inspector' on the show, On the Buses.

[@bessofhardwick9311]

So sad. He seems like such a nice man.

[@kevinconnor3187]

Very few actors even have that level of success to have a role that people remember u by. I think it would be very tough to be an actor.

[@TruckingVideos]

Here's some trivia. Reg Varney was the first person ever to use an ATM (cash dispenser) in the World.

[@stephenvarty191]

Was he mugged?

[@mattabouttrails]

Just fact checked this, and it's true. Reg did this for promo shoot on 27th June 1967 at Barclays Bank, Enfield London. Now I can sleep easy knowing this...😂

[@paultaylor7082]

@@mattabouttrails Bound to be a triv quiz question at some point....

[@Liverpool-s5n]

Sad, so sad. His wife was very supportive

[@mikeohagan2206]

His On The buses role made it impossible to find other work, the fickle finger of fame is cruel. too bad he didn't invest money when he was on top of it all. I loved that show.

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

He had great 70’s teeth.

[@ma3stro681]

Very scary … 😵

[@MichaelBath-xv5bd]

The Fickle Finger of Fame... Nowadays it's called Celebrity... And just as brief..

[@tomb8430]

He should have got an ordinary job, and left the acting industry. Don't know why he wouldn't do that.

[@paulietv2162]

Yes, especially with a wife to look after, they could have just been a normal couple

[@sharpgage6512]

depression dosent work like sadly.

[@tomb8430]

@@paulietv2162 Yeah, totally agree. Maybe the wife wouldn't haveit?

[@paulietv2162]

@@tomb8430 Maybe but we'll never know -she seems to have stuck with him to the end

[@chrisbutton486]

My memory on the buses was my favourite TV programme and all the characters played a great😊 part

[@Alan-ss3xp]

Extremely sad tale. The chirpy chappy who got the girls. The comedian Tony Hancock ended his life tragically after making millions laugh away their cares and worries. So sad for the loved ones left behind.

[@petejones879]

Didn't anyone tell him that his beloved dog was a cat?

[@regwatson2017]

The problem is the same for many actors that are locked into a typecast role. They never think the fame and popularity will ever end so they never have a Plan B.

[@paulweston285]

George Reeves.

[@AnthonyAnthony-o4v]

Much missed. R.i.p.

[@rangerwhite5165]

I hate you Butler!! Get that bus out now!! Great show.

[@wingedpearloyster]

5:04 'He was in a relationship with his On The Buses guest star Gay Brown' - and you show us a picture of Claudia Cardinale?

[@queenslander954]

Greatest Television Wing-Man ever. 😢 I remember meeting some Poms who had emigrated to Australia in the 70’s And were so happy that ‘Bus’s’ was on here .. blimey .. it’s Stan , Blakey & Bob

[@OldtricksForolddog]

Heartbreaking💐

[@craigjow]

no other one that starred on the buses could have played jack better then bob grant

[@gerrywade4482]

Very sad to learn this which I did not know. Stephen Lewis was also nothing like his Character in real life but was fortunate enough to secure other roles when the series ended. I have the DVD box set of this series and still love watching some of the shows to this day along with many others from the same period in TV.

[@TomHowlett-s3z]

So sad to hear about bob grant one great actor he played the part of jack to a tee.then is life went down hill bob was never the same. And then to take his life the way he did, failing the first time people should have, hang a minute this is a shout for. Help there has got to have been somebody out there to help him but no sadly he. tried again this time. ending his life. OTB finished. It will never be replaced for the buses that was on the program they were my life. that's the buses I used to get on when I was a boy Back in 1968/1970's

[@filmsforsmartpeople3587]

I don't get it...why would no one hire a talented funny British comedian and let him go broke? Reminds me of Benny Hill's story.

[@markdoughty8780]

Bob will always be remembered for his role on On The Buses - fantastic comedy viewing at the time. R.I.P. Bob. A fascinating but ultimately tragic story - thanks for uploading; liked and subscribed.

[@mht525]

Depression sucks. 🙏 RIP. ✌️🤘❤️🇦🇺

[@monkmell]

Awww, that’s so sad. I disliked the OTB character though but it’s very sad about him.

[@captainape6807]

Yes, his character was creepy. Obviously, nothing like him but not a character that I enjoyed.

[@flashtheoriginal]

Brave man God bless him

[@ayutthayatrojan]

RIP BG -- we miss you so very, very much. Enjoy heaven. ❤😂🎉😢❤.

[@laurabedford5095]

His poor wife and family, RIP.

[@amandawhiteley6737]

I loved On the Buses, i have the films on dvd never part with them ever! ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@dominictucci6030]

Do you normally gain gratitude commenting negativly about other people's tragedies ??

[@davidwhite4874]

'Gratification' is the word you were looking for.

[@jozefserf2024]

Showbiz is a thrill on the way up.

[@davidwhite4874]

Poor bloke. I hated On The Buses and particularly hated his character.......that laugh. Horrible to have all that success and then lose it, though.

[@paulweston285]

May his choppers give you nightmares !

[@melgrant7404]

Ooh you humourless snob David 😅

[@PeterHain-di8ir]

Very sad BoB Grant. RIP 🪦🪦🪦🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🙏👍👊😭🤮😭

[@KatMusic2009]

He played a bus conductor NOT a driver!!

[@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361]

,,bloody yanks . . .

[@bruce4947]

They said he worked as a bus driver in real life, what's the issue?

[@paulweston285]

Great shop steward !

[@Fee-Nix]

He was in ‘I'm All Right Jack’ (1959).

[@johnharvey848]

Such a shame but this happens too often.

[@eilsmile8732]

Oh bless his soul, he certainly did have a hard life

[@DelosFive]

This looks and feels so AI created

superb actor very funny in otb especially the films. Want i want to know is that when the acting/writing/director work dried up in the late 70s why didn't he seek to find other employment. he was still relatively young then 43/44 and from Reg Varney's autobiography he was a bit a financial/business minded sort of person he could have got a job in a bank or in insurance.

[@mastersweeps6958]

Bob fell into the trap that so many 'celebs' fall into. They think they are more than they actually are. Bob was just a guy whose job was pretending to be someone else in a script.

[@terrystevens5261]

Twyning is pronounced Twinning, my local village.

[@jamesgudgeon4868]

He may have been Type Cast? 4:50

[@zizhiqu]

He was a good actor because I found his character really obnoxious! Same with Blakey. Nothing personal, you understand. Same thing with Chris "Finchey" Finch (bloody good rep) from The Office. I always look out for Ralph Ineson as a result of Finchey. Repellant character, great actor.

[@sarahcooper6507]

So sad

[@bryantotten2757]

Many comedians have a 2:45 dark side.He had a good career and achieved a lot.What more do u want.

[@cosmicmusicreynolds3266]

Bob R I P

[@malcolmmitchell6529]

Er, he was the conductor, not the driver.

[@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361]

Jacks the Boy ...Live forever ..

[@colmone5592]

Always one of my favourites.

[@chriswaring5565]

HE WAS CALLED JACK HARPER NOT JACK BARBER AND HE WAS WAS A CONDUTER NOT A DRIVER MY FAVOURITE MEMORY HAS TO BE LEEREY JACK GETTING ALL THE BIRDS WHEN HIS MATE STAN COULDN'T AND MAKING HITLER (BLAKEYS) LIFE A MISSERY

[@Alan-ss3xp]

No I think you will find he was a conductor.

[@gazfish]

5:07 uplifting !!!

[@allanjohnson1854]

He pulled some gorgeous gals I must say.

[@bobstanden6788]

Sad, very sad.

[@sallybutton6237]

Kim “Bendwell” 🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧

[@andrewmanzi7512]

Very sad.

[@dw1809]

Married three times might not have not snapped is spirit but they definitely snapped his bank balance. Message to young guys don’t get married.

[@dilwich]

Talented actor.

[@Jeansieguy]

7:51 That's a cat ?

[@Alan-ss3xp]

Identifying as a dog!

[@vatman3761]

What did he not get a job as a real life bus conductor

[@cgray8267]

😂

[@dermot51]

He was hardly Richard Burton?

[@melgrant7404]

Why did he need to be .why a comparison with a totally different kind of actor.

[@johnny5805]

I'm being serious here. Why didn't he invest some of his money is getting his teeth fixed ? They must have cost him a ton of acting roles.

[@Alan-ss3xp]

Fair comment. Many of them do.

[@paulietv2162]

Why? Because he was never gonna be good looking, and the goofy teeth were probably more of an asset than a hindrance.

[@kirkhunter146]

this was the 70's and 80's, you weren't born then, revealed by your question about dentistry back then, there wasn't a lot they could do back then

[@wimweender1306]

🙏

[@mihangelap-williams9871]

He was thrown under the bus that made him, so sad. Ps I don't have to watch I know the story

[@simoncbr900rr]

He does like a smoke especially from car exhausts

[@melgrant7404]

Ooh edgy aren't we.

[@roycampbell5605]

Most people don't.

[@Jay-ru3mu]

Such a Good Actor R.I.P