Ugh...that's awful. He was required viewing when I was a student. His poor family. I didn't know he was ill? Was this sudden, unexpected? The news details seem sketchy thus far.
It gave me a shock as he was the same age as me! He was certainly a very funny man and a good actor. Just goes to show you never know what's around the corner. I am sure he will have St Peter in stitches up there though.