COMEDIAN Tony Knight tragically passed away at a music festival in France after a freak accident.
Fox News Digital reported that a massive tree branch fell on the stand-up comedian and several festival-goers. Despite this unfortunate incident, Tony was the only one severely injured.
Tony was a beacon of health and happiness, living his best life. He was charming, funny, and full of passion. His partner Hayley, his family, and countless friends across the globe adored him.
Following the accident, French authorities are conducting an investigation to understand what went wrong. Meanwhile, tributes are flooding in from fans and friends on social media.
“Sad news about Tony Knight. Tragic accidents like these are hard to fathom. It’s essential to remember the joy and laughter he brought into our lives,” a Facebook user shared.
Another person reflected, “It’s mind-boggling how unpredictable life is. My heartfelt condolences to his family.”
“May your soul rest in peace, Tony. Deepest sympathies to friends and family,” someone else added.
“So tragic, especially when it’s someone who dedicated their life to spreading happiness. Prayers for his loved ones,” wrote another well-wisher.
“This news is a blow. RIP Tony,” commented yet another individual.
His partner, Hayley Wright, launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral and medical expenses. As of July 5, more than $8,000 out of a $20,000 goal had been raised.
Just months before his untimely death, Tony was gearing up for a comedy tour in the UK. He was also a well-known dog lover, dubbing himself a “dog listener” on his website.
According to Hayley’s sister, Tony helped educate people worldwide on interacting with their furry friends. He was set to conduct acclaimed dog-training classes across Europe.
Tony’s last show, “Mad Dogs and an Englishman,” was a roaring success, selling out in Australia and other countries. Tony also had acting credits in movies like The Legend of Awesomest Maximus (2011), The Saxon Chronicles (2006), and Unicorn City (2012).
Though an Englishman by birth, Tony lived in Australia for the past few years with Hayley on her family farm in Beaufort. Their love story spanned over 15 years.
Word on the street is that Hayley plans to spread Tony’s ashes in France, a touching tribute to where his last moments were spent.
