The Cryer family is full of athletes, including their parents who were student athletes at Grambling State and their relative, Barry Cryer, a former defensive lineman at Nebraska.

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In his first season with the program in 2005, Cryer played in all 12 games as a rotational defensive tackle for the Huskers. He ended that 2005 season with six tackles including four tackles for loss.

Palin, who worked with Cryer onThe Frost Report in the late 1960s, added: ‘Barry would probably have had a joke about blue plaques, because he had a joke for everything. He never took himself too ...

The late Yorkshire comedian and joke writer Barry Cryer. Photo: PA/Yui Mok After his brother left for the navy, Barry spent much of his formative years at home with his mother, a woman of few words.

Barry Cryer Comedy star Barry Cryer died in the same month, aged 86. Cryer was known for his work with British stars like Spike Milligan, John Cleese, and Morecambe and Wise.

Cryer was also great fun to be around, Roger adds. "If you ever wanted to go to the pub, to get out of something, you would go with Barry," he says.

Barry Charles Cryer was born in 1935 to Jean (née Jenny Yarker) and Carl Cryer, a Jewish accountant. On leaving Leeds Grammar School, he began a degree in English literature at Leeds University ...

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Palin, who worked with Cryer onThe Frost Report in the late 1960s, added: ‘Barry would probably have had a joke about blue plaques, because he had a joke for everything. He never took himself too ...

Barry Cryer sadly died at the age of 86 last week in hospital surrounded by his family. His loved ones have shared a wonderful tribute to the beloved star, which was posted to his Twitter page.