Beloved Christian comedian Steve Legg dies after fighting cancer

After a brave battle with cancer for 17 months, a personal tribute was paid to one of England’s most beloved Christian comedians, Steve Legg, after his death on Monday.

Legg passed away at the age of 57 at Worthing Hospital in Worthing, the south coast town of Worthing in West Sussex, England, at the age of 57 at his family’s company. The couple has five daughters, one son and one granddaughter.

Bekah Legg gave personal respect in an exclusive comment sent to Christian Daily International.

“Steve was a kind and best man, and I am so grateful to be able to call him mine for 16 years. His love, joy and merciless cheerleading made me never imagined. I encouraged them to do things they couldn’t. But it wasn’t just me, he did it for so many people. He said, the lives of all the people he met and believed in. It leaves behind a legacy in the

Born in Bournemouth, the southern coast of England, Legg began his entertainment career using Escapogy in 1988, and used a combination of comedy and “magic” tricks at church and church events in England and abroad to create gospel. He became famous for presenting. – Visit five continents.

His artistry for the Gospel, alongside secular comedy routines, he appeared on television and radio shows such as “Big Breakfast,” “Disney Club,” “Radio 2, and Radio 5 Live.

Adventurer Bear Grills called him “cheerful,” while television host Jonathan Ross said Legg was “really smart.”

Legg appeared at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, the Wembley Conference Centre, Royal Albert Hall in London, the Odyssey in Belfast, and the Apollo Theatre in Belfast.

The comedian is also the editor of the Christian men’s magazine “Sort,” and wrote “The Last Journal: A Book with Reflections from 22.”

Legg wrote his final Facebook post just five days before his death. He described his predicament, using a typical blend of humor that he famously famously said.

“Hey, my friend. I wanted to let you know I was in the hospital by ambulance on Tuesday (this was exciting). The scan shows that it was first discovered by MELANOMA, first discovered three years ago. It has been shown that a large tumor in my intestine caused perforation.

“Surgery is not an option. I have a lot of morphine and antibiotics in the hopes that this hole will heal and give me a little more time. But this is a ‘end-of-life’ event. It is warned that it may be possible.

“Our family hugged each other, and came home from afar, God was with us in the extraordinary kindness of our family and friends.”

In the public announcement, Bekah Legg said saying goodbye to her husband is “the hardest thing we have ever had to do, and we miss him more than the words can say.” Ta.

The family noticed “the most glorious sunset” when they left the hospital after Regg passed away. Bekah interpreted it as “a heaven literally illuminated to welcome the precious son’s home.”

“We didn’t want this day to come, but we’re happy that last week has ended and Steve is safe with no tears and pain gone. He loves so many people. He died knowing that he was, and now he is with the person who loves him the most. There is a great comfort in it.”

Details about the funeral have not been announced yet.

This article was originally published by Christian Daily International.