Comedians who died on January 9

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on January 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1995 Peter Cook

  Peter Cook was a renowned British comedian, actor, satirist, and writer, widely recognized as a leading figure in the British satire boom of the 1960s and for his influential work in sketch comedy. [bio]