How Many Monty Pythons Are Still Alive?

Four out of the six members of Monty Python and the Holy Grail are still alive, following the death of Terry Jones in 2020.

About Monty Python And The Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a satire that portrays the legend of King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail.

Arthur and his squire, Patsy, embarked on a journey and came to a town infected with the Black Death, after receiving Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake, they defeat the Black Knight.

They are later joined by Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Galahad the Pure, and Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir-Lancelot.

They make their way to Camelot, but God unexpectedly appears and orders Arthur to find the Holy Grail.

The story was cast by the Monty Python comedy group – Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was selected in 2011 as the second-best comedy of all time. In the UK, it was ranked number 5 amongst the greatest comedy films of all time.