Comedian Tony Knight Dies At 54 After Being Fatally Struck By Falling Tree Branch [CONDOLENCES]

Tony Knight

Comedian Tony Knight Dead At 54 After Being Fatally Struck By Falling Tree Branch [CONDOLENCES]

Stand-up comic Tony Knight has reportedly passed away.

One of the celebrities relatives shared that he was involved in a “terrible accident” recently, causing his unexpected death.

Reportedly Tony Knight, who was 54 at his time of passing, was attending the “Rock’&’Cars” festival in Lavaur, France on June 7th when a large tree branch fell on him and several others. Though others were injured, the report notes that Tony Knight was the only fatality.

Tony Knight

At this time it is unclear what exactly cause the comedian’s death. The relative reportedly shared that he was in good shape, stating:

“He was fit, healthy, happy and had everything going for him. He was charismatic, funny, passionate and so very loved by [his partner] Hayley, his family and his friends all over the world.”

Tony Knight, Haley Wright

A GoFundMe has since been set-up on behalf of his longtime partner Haley Wright, who Knight was reportedly with for over 15 years. Knight was a popular French comic who was set to do a UK comedy tour soon. Additionally, Knight was also renowned for his skills as a “dog listener”, with his website noting:

“[Tony] helped thousands of dog owners all over the world solve problem dog behavior with simple techniques that use no force, pain, domination, drugs or gadgets.”

No other details about the nature of Knight’s passing have been released at this time.

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