Kevin Bridges is mourning the death of his beloved dad Andy (Picture: Getty)
Kevin Bridges refused to let a troll get the best of him after responding to an insensitive remark following the death of his father.
Over the weekend, the comedian confirmed that his dad Andy Bridges died on Thursday at the age of 75.
A cause of death was not shared but Kevin, 36, has previously opened up about his father’s health issues.
One Twitter user sought the opportunity to remind the comic of how he made jokes about the late Queen Elizabeth II at comedy shows following her death in September.
‘Will he joke about this like he did when our queen died,’ they asked the stand-up star.
Kevin then shot back: ‘Of course I will joke about it… do you know where I can get a good suit for the funeral mate??’
Fans rushed to support the comedian, with one commenting: ‘Thoughts, prayers, and love with you!! Not easy I’m sure, but aye in time anything can be a joke Big hugs to you and yours in the meantime.’
Hoping to raise Kevin’s spirits, another joked: ‘Slaters will do you a decent number for a quality price @kevinbridges86 If we don’t laugh,we greet m8!’
One other fan told him: ‘Good answer Kev that should keep her quiet for 10 minutes!!! I worked with your uncle in a residential children’s home and he spoke highly of your father. So sorry for your loss buddy I’ll keep your family and your friends in my prayers mate God bless you all.’
Kevin later shared a heartwarming video of his dad doing a funny dance during dinner at a restaurant.
Kevin previously said he was proud of his dad for overcoming depression (Picture: Rex Features)
A spokesperson confirmed to Metro.co.uk that Andy died on January 5.
Kevin is believed to have been alongside his beloved dad when he died, alongside his mum Patricia and other family members.
‘Patricia, who was his wife for 47 years, was by his side along with his sons John and Kevin as well as Kevin’s wife and his grandson Liam,’ a family friend said.
They continued to The Sun: ‘Andy was Kevin’s mentor and took him to his first-ever gig when he was a teenager. He was still bouncing new material off him in recent weeks.
‘Andy was absolutely hilarious and that’s where Kevin got his comedy skills from.’
Andy is believed to have battled ‘poor health’ in recent months, and Kevin previously revealed how proud he was of his father for overcoming depression.
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Kevin confirmed his dad died last week after battling health issues.
