Tributes paid to comedy writer Iain Pattinson following his death aged 68
Keiran Southern, PA
15 February 2021, 8:45 pm
Tributes have been paid to comedy writer Iain Pattinson following his death at the age of 68.
Pattinson, known for his work on Radio 4 panel game I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, died at the weekend after a short illness, his management said.
His other credits included TV gameshow Would I Lie to You?
Jack Dee has paid tribute to comedy writer Iain Pattinson (PA)
After news of Pattinson’s death was announced, major figures from the comedy world paid tribute.
Jack Dee, host of I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, described him as a “comedy legend”.
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