The comic had performed at The Comedy Store in London, a venue at which he appeared regularly for 13 years, just days before his death.
Andy Smart, a veteran performer known for his work in the British comedy scene, died “unexpectedly” on Tuesday night, his daughter said. He was 63. A cause of death was not shared by his daughter, Grace, who wrote on Smart’s Twitter, “He had so many friends and such a great life. Raise a glass for him.
” Other comedians flooded into the tweet’s replies to express condolences and share memories, with marquee names like Eddie Izzard, Dara Ó Briain, and Matt Lucas all paying tribute to Smart, whom Ó Briain called “such a force for joy.” The news comes just days after Smart performed at The Comedy Store in London on Sunday, according to E! News. Starting in 1995, Smart had been a frequent fixture of the venue as a guest performer and eventual permanent member of its house improv group.
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