Did Andy Smart from Comedy Store pass away?

Andy Smart from The Comedy Store Players has been reported dead. He died unexpectedly at age 63, on May 17, 2023.

“Hi this is Grace, Andy’s daughter, I’m very sorry to let you all know that Dad passed away unexpectedly last night. He had so many friends and such a great life. Raise a glass for him,” his daughter Grace Smart announced.

Born on June 16, 1959, Andy Smart was an English comedian who performed as a guest with The Comedy Store Players for over 13 years. He became a permanent member in 1995 before joining the Players, he was one-half of the Vicious Boys with Angelo Abela. They won the 1984 Time Out Street Entertainer Award.

“Upset to hear this. Few seem to manage to enjoy life both on and off stage as much as he died. Sorry to his closest. I’ll miss his grin,” Fellow comic Milton Jones wrote.

“Very sorry to hear this Gracie. Andy was a very funny man and a great improviser. His talent will be missed. That is such terrible news. I’m so sorry to hear that. Condolences to Andy’s family and friends; he was such a force for joy, and will be sorely missed,” Eddie Izzard also wrote.