Pioneering British Indian comic dies

September 16th, 2009 'Laugh-In' actor Henry Gibson dies at 73LOS ANGELES — Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," has died. He was 73. Gibson's son, James, said Gibson died Monday at his home in Malibu after a brief battle with cancer.

September 15th, 2009 Comedian Eddie Izzard completes set of marathonsLONDON — British standup comic Eddie Izzard has completed 43 marathons in seven weeks as part of a grueling charity run. The 47-year-old performer finished his 1,100 mile (1,770 kilometer) odyssey across Britain on Tuesday when he staggered across the finish line at London's rain-soaked Trafalgar Square.

August 7th, 2009 LONDON - American President Barack Obama has been portrayed as a Zombie-killer armed with a chainsaw in a new comic series called President Evil. Well known horror franchise Resident Evil has brought out the comic series.

July 27th, 2009 LONDON - US writer E Lynn Harris, renowned for his primary works on black homosexuals, has died at the age of 54. He had allegedly fallen ill on a business trip in Atlanta after which he could not convalesce.

July 25th, 2009 Harry Patch, last British WWI veteran, diesLONDON — An English nursing home says Harry Patch, the last British veteran of World War I, has died at 111. The Fletcher House care home where Patch lived said he died Saturday.

July 23rd, 2009 A view from Comic Con: Costumes, comics, crowdsSAN DIEGO — Every summer, Comic Con brings together thousands of colorful and costumed fans for four days of pop-culture indulgence. Not all of the action is confined to the San Diego Convention Center, where the 40th annual event, which opened Wednesday, runs through Sunday.

July 15th, 2009 Pioneering woman journalist Wilson diesROCKVILLE, Md. — Jean Sprain Wilson, a pioneering woman journalist whose interview subjects were as varied as Princess Grace Kelley and murderer Charles Manson, has died.

July 6th, 2009 British comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies aged 86LONDON — British comic actress Mollie Sugden, who played the formidable saleswoman Mrs. Slocombe in the BBC's long running comedy series "Are You Being Served?", has died aged 86.

July 6th, 2009 British comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86LONDON — British comic actress Mollie Sugden, who played the formidable saleswoman Mrs. Slocombe in the BBC's long running comedy series "Are You Being Served?", has died aged 86.

April 22nd, 2009 Oscar-winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff diesLONDON — British cinematographer Jack Cardiff has died at the age of 94. Cardiff was one of the first cinematographers to shoot in Technicolor.

April 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - World's most popular Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck comics books are being launched for the first time in the country. These will be available both in Hindi and English.

March 12th, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Robbie Williams has gone all "girlie" for a special sketch for Comic Relief. Williams, 35, showed his feminine side on March 6 in the sketch with Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams.

January 15th, 2009 PARIS - French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni became stars of France's comic book scene last year. The cover of the recently published book, 'Carla and Carlito', depicts the French first lady carrying an image of Sarkozy in a baby sling.

January 2nd, 2009 LONDON - British comic Ricky Gervais has called England a nation of losers and believes Americans are more confident. According to thesun.co.uk, Gervais in an interview was asked why British actors often played misfit characters.

December 31st, 2008 NEW DELHI - She may have starred in hit comic capers like 'Namastey London', 'Partner', 'Welcome' and 'Singh Is Kinng', but actress Katrina Kaif says she is yet to do an 'out and out comic role'. 'I think I have yet to do a great comic role.