I worked with terry Thomas on 'the magnificient Men...',carried him up the beach when he unloaded his plane from a boat to give the impression he had flown the channel. I was as a french villager who thought he was a hero and carried him off on their shoulders. This was filmed at Camber Sands, I was a very young man. Took 3 of us to lift him up the dunes. So sad to learn of his long illness and demise. The most honourable devotion and and care he had from his wife is so admirable. My wife of 33 years abandoned me when I became disabled. Terry was truly a Magnificient Man, and his Lady a truly Magnificient Woman RIP
It really hurts having to watch this some thirty-something years later. Such a great actor, such a British icon - and then such an awful end. It really brings me to tears.
Well I suppose god only knows what caused his issues with Parkinson's disease. Basically from when he did this interview until his death, the shaking continued, he started to talk less and less until he was hardly even talking or moving. He's kind of like Theoden from the Lord Of The Rings, when Theoden had turned into a decrepit old man who almost never talked because saruman had total control of him
@@paulchristopher8634 He still seems more normal in this interview apart from the shaking on his hand, And then before his death Parkinson's disease had already taken him over. I feel like this was his last ever interview he did
@@Lotr2987 - No No there is a short video clip on RUclips of Terry Thomas from 1989. It shows him being cared for by his then wife in a tiny flat not fit for human cohabitation. Very sad circumstances indeed for a man who made the field laugh with his films
@@paulchristopher8634 Yeah I have seen that clip before. He was at the point where he was hardly even talking or moving physically. I just said that he seems more normal in this older interview from 1982, and that I feel like this is his last interview
@@richard-ij2fm Yes, when it was too late. They had to be shamed into it by the News Story...they abandoned him until he was back in the news. This was well known at the time and was roundly viewed as disgusting behaviour ....quite rightly so
He seems more normal in this interview. Apart from the shaking on his hands, and then by 1988 Parkinson's disease had already taken him over. He barely even talked. Who knows if you could show him an old photo of him or a film he was in, and if you could if he could recognize it
One of the most popular and beloved of British comedians, Terry-Thomas died in poverty due to the ravages of Parkinson disease which robbed him of his ability to work. At the end of his life he lost the ability to do anything for himself and was cared for by his devoted wife. A very sad ending for such a famous and talented man.
When his plight became known his show business colleagues staged a benefit event which raised money enabling him to move to a care home where he lived out the last year of his life.
Terry Thomas was very well known in France too for his part in the film "La grande vadrouille" (the great stroll, in U.K "Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At") .There was great emotion at the news of his condition of misery.
Richard Briers did indeed help his cousin Terr-Thomas and has supported Parkinson Disease Society for over twenty years.T-T did not shag and drink his way around the world-your quote he was a superb father and husband.l knew T-T and originated the Terry-Thomas Gala in London as he had fallen on hard times due to his illness.
I remember his wife Belinda cooking us a loveley meal one evening back in about 1992 I think, so it must have been just after Terry's death. She had taken employment as a housekeeper for a friend of mines dad in a large house in Sheen west London. I was too young to really know who she was or much about her Husband but I remember her being a sweet, gracious, and humble lady. She was also a great cook too! I Think she actually sat with us at dinner that evening too.
What a wonderful gem Terry-Thomas was. A fabulous talent, which was cruelly destroyed by Parkinson’s Disease. His final years were very sad indeed and his darling wife gave up everything to be his full-time carer. They were pretty much paupers at the time of his passing. Very, very sad. One of my all-time favourite movies (with Terry-Thomas, of course) will always be ‘It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World’. What a cast!!! And what a fun movie. In my opinion, Terry steals just about every scene he appears in!! Brilliant!!!! If you have never seen it and you are a movie fan, you really must have it on your list. Ignore some of the clunky effects, it is great fun and well worth the watch.
So sad to see anyone affected by such an illness. No doubt a great fella and a gentleman too. Should be an inspiration to others. RIP Mr Thomas. Always remembered ;)
@allamericandiner I've thought of that often too, about the good having such pain, and pricks leading lives void of most bumps in the road. My dad was diagnosed with kidney disease in this 30's and was on the machine for 13 long yrs. This was long before transplants were the norm. So watching Terry here makes me think of my dad, both showing humor and courage through their difficult years they didn't ever deserve.
Very sad, Heart breaking when he was discovered living on the poverty line in a news bulletin, one of the most loved, funniest comedy legends ever to walk this earth.
Stylish, elegant and charismatic beyond, Terry-Thomas was a one-off and the epitome of the English gentleman. Unique and truly unforgettable, Britain will always be immensely proud of the magical Terry-Thomas.
Terry was indeed a very loveable fellow. He bore up like a true Champ with the disease. I will always remember him with great fondness. He was brilliant in Too Many Crooks. The Court scene was comedy genius, played to perfection. He is in a better place now, free from all the worries of this world.
I agree very sad and for me his greatest performance was becoming Terry-Thomas. His cousin Richard Briers said he never dropped the act once. I suppose you could say in the end Terry-Thomas became Terry-Thomas. For me it was School for Scoundrels opposite Ian Carmichael that was his best performance. Perfect role for Terry and greatest missed opportunity not letting him provide the voice for Dick Dastardly despite the character being based on Terry. I only have 2 words left to say Good Show.
Sure you do. We all do. Just that people block it out. Not sure which is worse - heart attack in sleep where you never get to say goodbye, or slow and malingering where you have an abundance of time. Either way - it's grim. God? We are all alone in ourselves.
he died in poverty bailed out by donations and charity. I suspect medical bills were to blame. His wife cared for him until the end. Belinda Cunningham, she's still alive at the end of 2020, she's a real woman and a real loyal wife; not many of those around these days. I reckon a fair few women would abandon their spouse or abuse him, look what happened to Stephen Hawking.
@@davedogge2280 he was a comedy genius i would have thought this brilliant actor had a house somewhere bought and paid for from his earnings throughout the 50s 60s and 70s so sad to see him like this thank god for his truly loyal wife and supporters
Im so glad he didnt know how bad it was going to be, my Mum has this and it is advanced but we all play a major part in her life and support, she is in a wonderful care home with the best of everything, we are not wealthy, we are an ordinary family with an extraordinary Mum. I don't see why Terry and his amazing wife should have been left to fend for themselves like this.? BLess them both, and at least they recieved the help they should always have had near the end.XX
A brilliant man and actor. Played the cad and bounder like no other could. A total opposite of his real self. Thanks for the laughs terry. Allways remembered
Have to say that I am greatly saddened to witness the suffering of Mr Terry T. He was/is still World Class, as evidenced on film. The geezer will not be successfuly replaced. Just a thought. From me & my late wife Maureen. R.I.P Terry.
My next door neighbour had Parkinson’s. It was horrible to see him decline over 5 years or so. When I first moved in he was agile & you could have a decent conversation with him. When he moved out he was wheelchair bound & couldn’t really speak. 😢
one of the great comedy actors,, just loved his film ...school for scoundrels ,as a youngster i loved all his films ,,,not right that he ended up like this,when he gave others so much pleasure
loved this man watching his films mainly on uk tv sad he had parkinsons and ended up broke with hardly a penny to his name one of the funniest men ever god bless him
one of if not the greatest comedy actors this country ever produced ..see him in its a mad mad etc world he was brilliant .never see the likes of him again.
utterly brilliant and likeable man who was a one off. so sad how his life came to an end. often wonder how his sons (Cush and Tiger?) are these days and his widow.
thanks for a great many laughs and nice clean humour Mr. Thomas~ cant help remembering lewis black's comment on good people dying young or painfully and pricks leading a long and comfortable life.
wish there was more to this interview..in the original I'm sure he describes how he 'dances' with Parkinsons to keep walking.....brilliant man...often wonder how his 2 sons are Tiger and 'Cush(?)'??...
@Scotchegg85 Yes, so did I, and has others have noted, still able to joke about this firm earlobes. Very sad to see him in this condition. Makes me think of my own father when he was ill and how he tried to cope with it despite it eventually killing him. Makes me think about Life, the lucky and the unlucky. Best to all of you T-T fans.
I worked with terry Thomas on 'the magnificient Men...',carried him up the beach when he unloaded his plane from a boat to give the impression he had flown the channel. I was as a french villager who thought he was a hero and carried him off on their shoulders.
This was filmed at Camber Sands, I was a very young man. Took 3 of us to lift him up the dunes. So sad to learn of his long illness and demise. The most honourable devotion and and care he had from his wife is so admirable. My wife of 33 years abandoned me when I became disabled.
Terry was truly a Magnificient Man,
and his Lady a truly Magnificient Woman
RIP
Sorry to hear you went through such a difficult period in your life and hope you're managing okay now.
I worked with him in 1978 though I was born in 1986
Sir.
I am speechless.
@@larrygerry985- You know there’s this thing called Extras and Film Crew… Hundreds of them to every Actor. They have Lives too, you know.
Sorry to Hear about your wife, hope you are okay now
What a brave man to openly discuss his Parkinsons back then.
An man of his stature should be remembered.
It really hurts having to watch this some thirty-something years later. Such a great actor, such a British icon - and then such an awful end. It really brings me to tears.
Well I suppose god only knows what caused his issues with Parkinson's disease. Basically from when he did this interview until his death, the shaking continued, he started to talk less and less until he was hardly even talking or moving. He's kind of like Theoden from the Lord Of The Rings, when Theoden had turned into a decrepit old man who almost never talked because saruman had total control of him
I agree. However what is even worse is the fact that he died in poverty
@@paulchristopher8634 He still seems more normal in this interview apart from the shaking on his hand,
And then before his death Parkinson's disease had already taken him over.
I feel like this was his last ever interview he did
@@Lotr2987 - No No there is a short video clip on RUclips of Terry Thomas from 1989. It shows him being cared for by his then wife in a tiny flat not fit for human cohabitation. Very sad circumstances indeed for a man who made the field laugh with his films
@@paulchristopher8634 Yeah I have seen that clip before. He was at the point where he was hardly even talking or moving physically.
I just said that he seems more normal in this older interview from 1982, and that I feel like this is his last interview
And still he keeps his sense of humor. What an exceptional man was Terry.
There are some humans who ought to be able to live forever, Terry Thomas was one of them, an irreplaceable loss for us all.
He was let down by a lot of so called friends in the arts world, who failed to put their hands in pockets to help our greatest comedian out
Vergognoso. Ma la stessa regina sarebbe dovuta intervenire
@@manuels2266 Agreed
They raised thousands for him and it meant he could move into a private nursing home
@@richard-ij2fm Yes, when it was too late. They had to be shamed into it by the News Story...they abandoned him until he was back in the news. This was well known at the time and was roundly viewed as disgusting behaviour ....quite rightly so
@@frostysfreeway2320 I don't understand why he had to spend his money. Isn't that what the NHS is for?
We miss you Terry!! Thank you for all the laughter and joy that you gave us over the decades.
He seems more normal in this interview. Apart from the shaking on his hands, and then by 1988 Parkinson's disease had already taken him over. He barely even talked. Who knows if you could show him an old photo of him or a film he was in, and if you could if he could recognize it
One of the most popular and beloved of British comedians, Terry-Thomas died in poverty due to the ravages of Parkinson disease which robbed him of his ability to work. At the end of his life he lost the ability to do anything for himself and was cared for by his devoted wife. A very sad ending for such a famous and talented man.
Sucks when good people get bad shit.
Terry was great in his day. Made the world laugh. Deserved better. 😕
When his plight became known his show business colleagues staged a benefit event which raised money enabling him to move to a care home where he lived out the last year of his life.
Wonderful memories. We were lucky to have his brand of humour.
He was an absolute genius. Has a special place in so many hearts - including mine.
Loved him. The quintessential cad. Life is so cruel ....
Terry Thomas was very well known in France too for his part in the film "La grande vadrouille" (the great stroll, in U.K "Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At") .There was great emotion at the news of his condition of misery.
I'm in tears watching this.
A great man indeed. RIP Mr Thomas. You have enhanced my life.
Richard Briers did indeed help his cousin Terr-Thomas and has supported Parkinson Disease Society for over twenty years.T-T did not shag and drink his way around the world-your quote he was a superb father and husband.l knew T-T and originated the Terry-Thomas Gala in London as he had fallen on hard times due to his illness.
I remember his wife Belinda cooking us a loveley meal one evening back in about 1992 I think, so it must have been just after Terry's death. She had taken employment as a housekeeper for a friend of mines dad in a large house in Sheen west London. I was too young to really know who she was or much about her Husband but I remember her being a sweet, gracious, and humble lady. She was also a great cook too! I Think she actually sat with us at dinner that evening too.
What a wonderful gem Terry-Thomas was. A fabulous talent, which was cruelly destroyed by Parkinson’s Disease. His final years were very sad indeed and his darling wife gave up everything to be his full-time carer. They were pretty much paupers at the time of his passing. Very, very sad. One of my all-time favourite movies (with Terry-Thomas, of course) will always be ‘It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World’. What a cast!!! And what a fun movie. In my opinion, Terry steals just about every scene he appears in!! Brilliant!!!! If you have never seen it and you are a movie fan, you really must have it on your list. Ignore some of the clunky effects, it is great fun and well worth the watch.
May he rest in peace.
Very sad ending for a man who gave so much enjoyment to others during his life. No matter how bad the film he could always make you laugh.
So sad to see anyone affected by such an illness. No doubt a great fella and a gentleman too. Should be an inspiration to others. RIP Mr Thomas. Always remembered ;)
@allamericandiner I've thought of that often too, about the good having such pain, and pricks leading lives void of most bumps in the road. My dad was diagnosed with kidney disease in this 30's and was on the machine for 13 long yrs. This was long before transplants were the norm. So watching Terry here makes me think of my dad, both showing humor and courage through their difficult years they didn't ever deserve.
Very sad, Heart breaking when he was discovered living on the poverty line in a news bulletin, one of the most loved, funniest comedy legends ever to walk this earth.
Stylish, elegant and charismatic beyond, Terry-Thomas was a one-off and the epitome of the English gentleman. Unique and truly unforgettable, Britain will always be immensely proud of the magical Terry-Thomas.
Proud to be the same Nationality as Mr. Thomas.
Bless him ..bought so much pleasure to so many
I loved Terry in It's A Mad, Mad ,Mad ,Mad, World. He was a genius.
Awww, he was GREAT! And had the best/coolest teeth in the UK. A very funny man who I hope will never be forgotten.
Such a unique man & he gave us so much pleasure with his great talent. Very sad to see how he ended his later years with this ghastly disease.
Terry was indeed a very loveable fellow. He bore up like a true Champ with the disease. I will always remember him with great fondness. He was brilliant in Too Many Crooks. The Court scene was comedy genius, played to perfection. He is in a better place now, free from all the worries of this world.
god what a shame poor man he was an excellent actor
loved terry Thomas since being a kid. it's a shame how his life ended up.
A lovely man who deserved better - remembered with much affection
Poor Terry Thomas, god bless him. I feel so very sad for him. R.I.P. ❤️.
I agree very sad and for me his greatest performance was becoming Terry-Thomas. His cousin Richard Briers said he never dropped the act once. I suppose you could say in the end Terry-Thomas became Terry-Thomas. For me it was School for Scoundrels opposite Ian Carmichael that was his best performance. Perfect role for Terry and greatest missed opportunity not letting him provide the voice for Dick Dastardly despite the character being based on Terry. I only have 2 words left to say Good Show.
awful end for one of our finest comedy actors. Jesus, you never know where this god forsaken journey ends up.....
Sure you do. We all do. Just that people block it out. Not sure which is worse - heart attack in sleep where you never get to say goodbye, or slow and malingering where you have an abundance of time. Either way - it's grim. God? We are all alone in ourselves.
he died in poverty bailed out by donations and charity. I suspect medical bills were to blame. His wife cared for him until the end. Belinda Cunningham, she's still alive at the end of 2020, she's a real woman and a real loyal wife; not many of those around these days. I reckon a fair few women would abandon their spouse or abuse him, look what happened to Stephen Hawking.
@@davedogge2280 he was a comedy genius i would have thought this brilliant actor had a house somewhere bought and paid for from his earnings throughout the 50s 60s and 70s so sad to see him like this thank god for his truly loyal wife and supporters
Bless his heart 😩 I’ve always adored Terry 💔
Im so glad he didnt know how bad it was going to be, my Mum has this and it is advanced but we all play a major part in her life and support, she is in a wonderful care home with the best of everything, we are not wealthy, we are an ordinary family with an extraordinary Mum. I don't see why Terry and his amazing wife should have been left to fend for themselves like this.? BLess them both, and at least they recieved the help they should always have had near the end.XX
a GENIUS, ONE OF THE COMIC legends and a top man 'never cowed' T-Thomas
God bless you Terry you gave me and many others so much pleasure growing up in the 60's and 70's !
Utterly tragic end for such a funny man. A true comic legend.
Fantastic man....wonderful in all he did....much missed...
A brilliant man and actor. Played the cad and bounder like no other could. A total opposite of his real self. Thanks for the laughs terry. Allways remembered
Bless him he's wonderful charming always loved never forgotten
Utter gent didn't matter who you where Terry would take notice. Big love
God bless, loved the way you played a 'bounder', RIP.
Such a lovely, funny, sweet man - truly, "an absolute shower..."
How sad to see... the man was a movie legend... RIP Terry Thomas
Love T-T, he bought so much pleasure in his film roles. "You're a positive shower, a stinker of the first order!" RIP
God bless Mr Thomas, and thank you!
One of the greatest cads to rise from this country..Sadly missed..So many great memories..
he was dam fine actor :)
poor bloke. He was an absolute genius, excellent actor
Oh for goodness sake the man was a cad, an absolute cad I say. What greater praise can one give? ;-)
A great man indeed,so great,so funny,so sorely missed.
He was unusual and successful comic, pity he died, we love you!
Terry did not deserve that shit.
Lots of great memories of Terry in the movies.
RIP man. ! Lots of respect 😌👍
Terry was so unique, wow he was just wonderful
"The best part of me is my earlobes; still firm and muscular." LOL
a ROTTER and a BOUNDER........we loved you TERRY
He was razor sharp in his day.
Have to say that I am greatly saddened to witness the suffering of Mr Terry T. He was/is still World Class, as evidenced on film. The geezer will not be successfuly replaced. Just a thought. From me & my late wife Maureen. R.I.P Terry.
My next door neighbour had Parkinson’s. It was horrible to see him decline over 5 years or so. When I first moved in he was agile & you could have a decent conversation with him. When he moved out he was wheelchair bound & couldn’t really speak. 😢
Bless him.
RIP, Terry.
The most lovable cad of them all! :o)
one of the great comedy actors,, just loved his film ...school for scoundrels ,as a youngster i loved all his films ,,,not right that he ended up like this,when he gave others so much pleasure
loved this man watching his films mainly on uk tv
sad he had parkinsons and ended up broke with hardly
a penny to his name one of the funniest men ever
god bless him
What a bounder !!!!
Terry Thomas, a legend. Watching this is making me rather sad.
RIP Terry.
So so sad, great comedy actor, shame to see this man turn by this disease which killed him.
Mind as sharp as a tack - a comedy genius who is sorely missed!!
A lot of great English actors but terry was top notch 🏴🇬🇧
❤ Fondly remembered, tragically suffered. An icon with the like of David Niven, John Mills, Dirk Bogarde, Jack Hawkins…………
A very hard video to sit through. A very sad end for what was without question, a comedy genious.
After seeing this interview, I have to give kudos to Michael J Fox. Although it is sad to see his resting tremors, I admire his positive attitude.
What a genius,what a shame people have to end up like this..The ultimate cad...Sadly missed.
He's awesome as Ivan in tom thumb, RIP
This shows us just how much comedians truly suffer on the inside.
one of if not the greatest comedy actors this country ever produced ..see him in its a mad mad etc world he was brilliant .never see the likes of him again.
Yes a terrible end for him , and it got worse for him , and his loyal wife. A great great actor , the ultimate cad.
Such a sad demise for him 😔
Mr. Thomas, you may be gone - and that pose a problem indeed - but you will not be forgotten. So chin up, lad, and fix your monocle.
Lol ,his lobes,r.i.p and thanks for the humour,
utterly brilliant and likeable man who was a one off. so sad how his life came to an end. often wonder how his sons (Cush and Tiger?) are these days and his widow.
un actor genial de cine britanico!
thanks for a great many laughs and nice clean humour Mr. Thomas~
cant help remembering lewis black's comment on good people dying young or painfully and pricks leading a long and comfortable life.
His autobiography is a great read
Such an intersting man.
Oh to be in England now that April’s here..
wish there was more to this interview..in the original I'm sure he describes how he 'dances' with Parkinsons to keep walking.....brilliant man...often wonder how his 2 sons are Tiger and 'Cush(?)'??...
A real genius who is sorely missed - mind as sharp as a tack!!
I loved this guy.
Must be more of this interview available ?
What a sad end it was his life. RIP FREND.
An original .R.I.P.
He declined A LOT between here and 1989.
Love him
A BRAVE MAN
Just saw your comment. You both got a bad break. Strength to you both.
@Scotchegg85 Yes, so did I, and has others have noted, still able to joke about this firm earlobes. Very sad to see him in this condition. Makes me think of my own father when he was ill and how he tried to cope with it despite it eventually killing him. Makes me think about Life, the lucky and the unlucky. Best to all of you T-T fans.
Poor man.
😢😔