Comedian Gareth Richards, Frank Skinner's former radio co-host, dies of brain injuries after crash

A major Manchester road was closed this Easter Monday morning (April 10, 2023) following a road crash, police have confirmed.

Frank Skinner was unable to hold back tears as he paid tribute to his former co-host Gareth Richards live on air. Comedian Richards, who appeared alongside Skinner on his Absolute Radio show from 2009 to 2011, died on Friday (7 April), 11 days after he was involved in a serious car collision.

Joe Lycett has spoken emotionally about Gareth Richards' death and his regrets over his and Frank Skinner's close friend. Comic Richards died aged just 41 on Friday, April 7, after being left critically injured in a car crash. Richards was a comedian who got close to many comics on the circuit along with Skinner, as his former co-host on radio.

Three men have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on a busy road in Manchester city centre.

There has been an outpouring of grief by British comedians for Gareth Richards, the popular stand-up comic and broadcaster who has died aged 41 from injuries sustained in a car accident last month. 

Comedian Gareth Richards, a close friend of Frank Skinner, has died aged 41 after being involved in a car crash.

Gareth Richards, the long time comedian pal of Frank Skinner has sadly died at the age of 41.The comedian’s wife Laura shared the heartbreaking news on Saturday, as she confirmed the star had tragically passed away on Good Friday. In a statement, she told his fans: "It is with great sadness that I have to share that Gareth passed away on Friday 7th April (Good Friday) at 6:30pm.” "He was in a terrible car accident on Monday 27th March at 11:30pm and sustained serious brain injuries." "It was a miracle that he arrived at the hospital alive. Since then, the doctors and nurses have been incredible and have kept him in a stable and sedated condition.

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A woman aged in her 80s was taken to hospital with a head injury after reports of a road traffic collision on a busy road in Oldham.

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Frank Skinner has opened up about the apology he received from Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, after a remark she made at the Royal Variety Performance. The comedian, 66, shared the fallout on Monday morning's Lorraine, hosted by Ranvir Singh. Frank detailed the incident at last year's Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, after which Sophie approached him and told him not to "give up the day job" following his performance of Three Lions with David Baddiel.

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Absolute Radio show for two years and continues to step in on a regular basis. His agents said: "We are very sad to announce that one of our management clients at Mirth Control, comedian Gareth Richards, has been very seriously injured in a car crash this week, he remains in a coma currently in intensive care.

Frank Skinner attempted to hold back tears during the closing moments of his radio show telling listeners that his former co-host Gareth Richards had been in a “very big road accident”. The 66-year-old comedian struggled for words on his Saturday Absolute radio show as he announced that “it’s not looking great” for his friend after the collision this week. An emotional Skinner told listeners on Saturday that he did not want to do the show without mentioning Richards.

READ MORE: Beyond Paradise stars 'confirm' Humphrey and Martha's fateThe broadcaster explained Gareth is fighting for his life following a road accident. He tearfully said: "Gareth was in a very big road accident this week and it is not looking great for Gareth. "He is in hospital and he is fighting and it's not looking great.

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Flo Rida's six year old son Zohar Dillard is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit following a nasty fall from a building window.The little boy is said to have been rushed to hospital for his injuries on 4 March and remains in a critical condition, with his mother Alexis Adams by his side every day.A lawyer for the boy's mother said he is "lucky to be alive" as the window was five stories up in an apartment building in New Jersey, USA.Zohar is recovering from a number of injuries, which include internal bleeding and collapsed lungs.The youngster is also said to have suffered multiple pelvis fractures, left metatarsal fractures, and grade three liver laceration. According to TMZ and other US outlets who have obtained legal documents, Zohar's mum filed a lawsuit to the Superior Court of New Jersey on Monday 27 March against the building owners and other entities.Alexis is claiming that the companies are responsible for her son's fall.

Four people were rushed to hospital this afternoon with 'serious injuries' after a crash in Bromley Cross, Bolton. Emergency services were called just before midday to the smash on Darwen Road.