Comedians who died on May 28

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on May 28. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1984 Eric Morecambe

  Eric Morecambe was an English comedian best known as one half of the double act Morecambe and Wise, alongside Ernie Wise. Highly influential in British comedy, Morecambe and Wise became national treasures and their Christmas specials drew enormous audiences. [bio]