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Comedian Sean Hughes Passes Away Aged 51

Comedian Sean Hughes Passes Away Aged 51

He'd reportedly been suffering from cirrhosis of the liver

Mark McGowan

Mark McGowan

According to reports comedian Sean Hughes has passed away aged 51. The Irishman's management confirmed he'd passed.

The comic was famous for his writing, acting and stand-up, as well as featuring as a captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

Hughes sent a final tweet on 8 October, writing 'in hospital' to his followers.

He had reportedly been suffering from cirrhosis of the liver and was taken to north London's Whittington Hospital.

In 1990 Hughes became one of the youngest ever winners of the prestigious Perrier award, before rising to fame on Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

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Featured Image Credit: PA

Topics: Death, comedian

Mark is a journalist at LADbible, who joined in 2015 after a year as a freelance writer. In the past he blogged for independent football fan channel Redmen TV, after graduating from Staffordshire University with degrees in journalism and English literature. He has worked on campaigns such as UOKM8? and IIOC.