A private tribute has been paid to one in every of England’s most beloved Christian comedians Steve Legg after he died last Monday, following a brave battle against cancer lasting 17 months.
Legg died on the age of 57 in the corporate of his wife, Bekah, and family at Worthing Hospital, within the south coast town of Worthing in West Sussex, England. The couple have five daughters, one son and one granddaughter.
Bekah Legg paid a private tribute in an exclusive comment sent to Christian Daily International: “Steve was one in every of a form and the perfect of men. And I’m so grateful I could call him mine for 16 years. His love and joy and relentless cheerleading encouraged me to do things I never could have imagined. But it wasn’t just me, he did that for therefore many individuals. He leaves a legacy within the lives of all those he met and believed in.”
Born in Bournemouth on the south coast of England, Legg began his entertainment profession in 1988 using escapology and he became well–known for presenting the Gospel using a mix of comedy and “magic” tricks in churches and church events within the United Kingdom and abroad — visiting five continents.
His artistry for the Gospel, alongside secular comedic routines, led to him appearing on television and radio shows corresponding to ‘The Big Breakfast,’ ‘The Disney Club,’ Radio 2 and Radio 5 Live.
Adventurer Bear Grylls called him “hilarious,” and TV presenter Jonathan Ross said Legg was “very clever indeed.”
Legg appeared on the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, Wembley Conference Centre, the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Odyssey in Belfast and Apollo Theatre in Belfast.
The comedian was also the editor of Christian men’s magazine ‘Sorted’ and wrote books including, The Last Laugh Journal:Â 22 reflections to enable you to find your option to a happier, healthier life.
Legg wrote a final Facebook post just five days before his death, through which he explained his predicament, using a typical mix of humor for which he was famous.
“Hey friends. I desired to let that I got here into hospital in an ambulance on Tuesday (which was exciting), because I used to be in lots of pain (less exciting). Scans have shown that the melanoma the Docs first found three years ago has spread again and a big tumor in my bowel has caused a perforation.
“Surgery is not an option and I’m on a lot of morphine and antibiotics within the hope that this hole can heal and provides me slightly more time. But we have been warned this might be an ‘end of life’ event.
“God has been with us throughout as our family has held one another, come home from far-off and within the extraordinary kindness of family and friends.”
In a public announcement, Bekah Legg said that saying goodbye to her husband was “the toughest thing that we have now ever needed to do and we already miss him greater than words can say.”
The family noted a “most glorious sunset” as they left the hospital after Legg passed away. Bekah interpreted it as “the heavens literally lighting as much as welcome a precious son home.”
“We never wanted this present day to return, but we’re glad this last week is over and Steve is protected now with no more tears or pain. He died knowing he was loved by so many and now he’s with the one who loves him most. There is big comfort in that.”
