Comedians who died on March 21

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on March 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1999 Ernie Wise

  Ernie Wise was an English comedian best known as one half of the comic double act Morecambe and Wise, alongside Eric Morecambe. Their partnership became one of the most beloved and enduring acts in British television history. [bio]