An Australia-based comedian has tragically died in a 'freak accident' while overseas.
A comedian based in Australia who performed shows in his adopted country and overseas has been tragically killed in a freak accident while attending a festival in France. Tony Knight , 54, was in southern France last month attending the Rock & Cars festival when he was reportedly struck by a tree on June 7, local media reported.
Knight had only been in France for a few days when he and a friend decided to attend the festival, which centres around classic cars and music, in the town of Lavaur. He performed his show"Mad Dogs and an Englishman" at venues in Australia and overseas. He was set to take to the stage in the United Kingdom for his next leg of his shows.A close friend has set up a GoFundMe page to help with costs of the funeral.
He is being remembered by loved ones as a"remarkable friend" and a"teacher to both human and canine". The 54-year-old leaves behind his partner Hayley. Picture: SuppliedHis mum shared a heartfelt photo of her son as a baby and a young man on June 10.
Rock Cars Fundraising Festival Tree Branch Tony Knight
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