Jo Kendall dies: I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again star passes away aged 83 as John Cleese leads tributes to 'cheerful, friendly' actress
- The performer was known for starring in the hit BBC Radio comedy show I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
- Jo, from Lincolnshire, passed away in Denville Hall, a retirement home in London for acting and theatre stars
- The star was also known for being part of the panel in the first edition of comedy show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
- John Cleese was one of the first stars to pay tribute to Jo following the news of her death, describing her as a 'cheerful, friendly woman'
- The pair met back in 1963 when they were apart of the Cambridge Footlights Revenue which John credited with kick starting their careers
Actress Jo Kendall has died at the age of 83.
The performer was known for starring in the hit BBC Radio comedy show I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again.
Jo, from Lincolnshire, passed away in Denville Hall, a retirement home in London for acting and theatre stars.
The actress was also known for being part of the panel in the first edition of comedy show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue as well as radio show The Burkiss Way.
Heartbreaking: Actress Jo Kendall has died at the age of 83 (pictured in The Good Companions, 1980)
Along with her comedy work, she also appeared in straight dramas including the 1979 film Scum and as a publican's wife in The Remains Of The Day.
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John Cleese was one of the first stars to pay tribute to Jo following the news of her death, describing her as a 'cheerful, friendly woman'.
The pair met back in 1963 when they were apart of the Cambridge Footlights Revenue which John credited with kick starting their careers.
Tribute: John Cleese, left, was one of the first stars to pay tribute to Jo, centre, following the news of her death, describing her as a 'cheerful, friendly woman'
'Many happy memories': John and Jo wrote met back in 1963 when they were apart of the Cambridge Footlights Revenue which John credited with kick starting their careers
He wrote on Twitter: 'I woke to hear of dear Jo Kendall's death,' Cleese wrote on Twitter.
'She was in the 1963 Cambridge Footlights Revue which took her, Tim Brooke Taylor, Bill Oddie, David Hatch, Humphrey Barclay and me into Show Business. Jo performed in over 100 'I'm sorry I'll read that Again' shows and the 1948 show.
'She was a very likeable, cheerful, friendly woman - a delight to work with.
'I got to know her well on the 1964 Tour of New Zealand, and subsequently, our appearances on and off Broadway.
He added: 'She was an integral part of the ISIRTA team and we did countless ‘John and Mary’ sketches. I have many happy memories of her RIP Jo Ke.'
Reaction: Many of Jo's fans expressed condolences at the star's passing as well as praising her for her comedy career
Many of Jo's fans expressed condolences at the star's passing as well as praising her for her comedy career.
One wrote: 'Jo Kendall was just utterly brilliant. So funny and so versatile. Her performances in ISIRTA and The Burkiss Way are comedy masterclasses.
Another said: 'Jo Kendall was wonderful. A gifted comedienne and wonderful actor as her early Emmerdale Farm performances show. RIP.'
Another added: 'Jo Kendall holding her own against the rest of the cast of ISIRTA is one of the most impressive performances ever. She was fantastic.'
Career: The performer was known for starring in the hit BBC Radio comedy show I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (pictured in 1980)
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