Terry Jones

  • EntertainmentThe Wrap

    Terry Jones, Monty Python Member and Director, Dies at 77

    Terry Jones, a beloved member of the Monty Python comedy troupe who directed many of its classic films, died Tuesday. He was 77.According to the Associated Press, his family said he died “after a long, extremely brave but always good humored battle with a rare form of dementia, FTD.”In 1969, Jones joined with Michael Palin, Eric Idle, John Cleese, Graham Chapman and lone American, Terry Gilliam, to form the Monty Python comedy troupe, launching a sketch series, “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” th

  • EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK

    Tributes pour in for Monty Python legend Terry Jones

    Sir Michael Palin said Terry Jones was "kind, generous, supportive and passionate about living life to the full".

  • EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK

    Michael Palin: Terry Jones is not 'terribly well' but still laughs at his own jokes

    The Monty Python star says 'it's just a matter of time' for Jones.

  • NewsTom Butler

    Terry Jones makes first public appearance since revealing dementia diagnosis

    Monty Python star Terry Jones received a standing ovation at the Bafta Cymru Awards last night where he collected a lifetime achievement award for his outstanding contribution to television and film. It was Jones’ first public appearance since it was revealed that he’s been diagnosed with a severe form of dementia, and his Python co-star Michael Palin was there to present him the award. Jones, who collected the Bafta trophy with his son Bill, told the crowd to “quieten down” before his son tha

  • NewsMike P Williams

    Michael Palin pens heartbreaking Facebook tribute to Terry Jones

    Last week it was sadly revealed that ‘Monty Python’ legend Terry Jones was diagnosed with dementia. Jones was famous for his TV and movie work that included co-directing ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’, helming ‘Life of Brian’ where he played Brian’s mum, and also ‘The Meaning of Life’. Long time collaborator and good friend Michael Palin has taken to Facebook to share a heartwarming and equally heartbreaking post about the devastation of dementia and his friendship with Jones.

  • NewsBen Arnold

    Monty Python legend Terry Jones diagnosed with dementia

    Terry Jones, the Monty Python legend, has been diagnosed with dementia, his reps have confirmed. The news has emerged after he was set to be given an outstanding contribution to film and television award by BAFTA Cymru. A representative said: “Terry has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, a variant of frontotemporal dementia.