Chris Langham, a comedian and actor known for his role in the BBC satirical series The Thick of It, has died at the age of 77. Langham passed away nearly three months ago following a battle with pancreatic cancer, his death was confirmed on September 3, 2026.
Langham's career in television and stage performing concluded in 2006 when he was convicted of possessing child abuse images. At the time of his conviction, he stated that he had downloaded the material as research for a comedy series he was developing. He later acknowledged the significant negative impact of this decision on his life, stating, "It wasn’t circumstances. I’m not blaming it on anything or anybody."