Monty Python's Terry Jones Passes Away At 77

Mogster shares a report from the BBC: Monty Python stars have led the tributes to their co-star Terry Jones, who has died at the age of 77. The Welsh actor and writer played a variety of characters in the iconic comedy group’s Flying Circus TV series, and directed several of their films. He died on Tuesday, four years after contracting a rare form of dementia known as FTD. Here are some of Jones’ best lines: “Now, you listen here! He’s not the Messiah. He’s a very naughty boy!” — as Brian’s mother in Monty Python’s Life of Brian

“I’m alive, I’m alive!” — as the naked hermit who gives away the location of a hiding Brian in Life of Brian

“I shall use my largest scales” – as Sir Belvedere, who oversees a witch trial in Monty Python and the Holy Grail

“What, the curtains?” — as Prince Herbert, who is told “One day, lad, all this will be yours” in Holy Grail

“Spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam” — as the greasy spoon waitress in a Monty Python sketch

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