Steve Brown dead aged 66: Comedy composer dies from lung disease after stellar career with Steve Coogan & Lenny Henry
A COMEDY composer and star of Alan Partridge has died from lung disease after a stellar career.
Steve Brown, 66, has sadly passed away following his battle, his agent has announced.
The composer was known for writing songs for TV series Spitting Image and his collaboration with Steve Coogan and Lenny Henry.
During his successful career, Steve also played fictional bandleader Glenn Ponder in Steve Coogan’s Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge.
In the pair's sketches Steve's wry Ponder clashes with Coogan's flailing Partridge with hilarious results.
Steve was also a cast member of BBC Radio 4's comedy sketch series In One Ear.
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His agent Vivienne Clore wrote on X/formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday: "Devastated to share the news that our much loved client Steve Brown has passed away.
"Sod fibrosis lung disease.”
Tributes have since been paid to the composer.
Comedy writer and performer Michael Fenton Stevens said: “So sad to hear that the brilliant Steve Brown has died.
"He was a unique talent and a lovely friend. Honoured to have known him.”
Impressionist Kate Robbins wrote: “Steve Brown was a one-off talent. So funny, witty and kind, too. He will be much missed.”
Steve has left behind his two sons, comedian Alfie Brown and musician Lenny Brown, his actress wife Deborah Cornelius and stepdaughter Manon.
What is fibrosis lung diesease?
According to the NHS, fibrosis lung disease, also known as pulmonary fibrosis, is when scarring appears on the lungs.
The scarring makes it difficult to breathe because the tissue becomes thick and stiff.
It then makes it difficult for the body to absorb oxygen and get it into the blood stream.