Comedian Kevin Bridges’ father dies aged 75 after ‘struggling with poor health’ in recent months

Comedian Kevin Bridges mourns the loss of his father who has passed away at the age of 75.

The Scottish comedian, 36, was said to have been at Andy’s side when he died on Thursday January 5 along with his mother Patricia and the rest of the family.

According to The Sun, a source said: “Andy was Kevin’s mentor and took him to his very first gig when he was a teenager. He’s still been bouncing new material off him for the past few weeks.

Heartbreaking: Comedian Kevin Bridges mourns the loss of his father after he passed away at the age of 75

“Andy was absolutely hilarious and that’s where Kevin gets his comedic skills from.”

The insider went on to explain that Andy has been the “biggest influence” on Kevin’s career.

“He was without question the biggest influence on Kevin’s career and propelled him to pub gigs across the UK in the early days,” they added, “they were a team.”

Kevin’s representatives have confirmed his father’s death to MailOnline.

Terrible news: The Scottish comedian, 36, was said to have been by Andy’s side when he died, along with his mother Patricia and the rest of the family

Kevin has previously spoken out about his beloved father while appearing on The Graham Norton Show in 2015.

Graham mentioned that he understood how important Kevin’s father was to his career.

“My dad used to drive me to the gigs because I was too young to play the clubs, so they did [let me] as long as I brought a parent, which was pretty uncool,” he told the TV host.

“Having to bring a note and say it’s okay to go on stage at those comedy clubs.

“He drove me all over Scotland.”

Nostalgia: In September 2021, Kevin shared a picture of himself and his dad Andy standing outside The Stand, a comedy club in Glasgow – where his dad was driving him to his first gig

From the beginning of his career, Graham added that Kevin thanked his parents for their support over the years and once bought them a ticket on the Orient Express.

“My dad always had a love for trains,” he explained. “He always wanted to ride the Orient Express. So I gave them the trip for their anniversary a few years ago.

“And my dad is the only guy who’s ever missed the train.

‘He got off at Innsbrook station and sent me a long text before the train left.

‘He says: “Son, we ate and ate, I looked at the Tyrolean mountains” … and I look at this text and think “ah, he really had a good time”.

“Then he just goes ‘S***!’. Then it was just: “The train just left, Kevin. Call me son.”

Strong Bond: Kevin’s father was ‘without question’ the biggest influence on [his] career” and “drove him to pub gigs across the UK in the early days,” revealed a source (Kevin pictured in 2015).

His father then got a standing ovation when he finally caught the train after calling for help from locals to meet him at another station.

In September 2021, Kevin shared a picture of himself and his father Andy standing outside The Stand, a comedy club in Glasgow.

He revealed that this was the first place he did his open mic spot – and his dad was the one who drove him there.

Kevin wrote under the caption: “It’s been over 17.5 years since this man drove me here for my first open mic spot. Good to have him back at the Cluuuub last night. There we were, now here we are… #Da #BigAndy’.

Just last year, Kevin had his first child with wife Kerry.

He has kept his son out of sight since his birth in the summer of 2021, sharing only a photo of him carrying his little one from one of his shows.

Celebrations: Just last year, Kevin welcomed his first child with wife Kerry. He has kept his son out of sight since he was born last summer, sharing only a photo of him carrying his little one from one of his shows

Wearing a blue sweater and black backpack as he walked down a back hallway, Kevin was carrying his little boy who was wearing a cute beige beanie hat with a pom pom at the top.

With a pacifier in his mouth, the youngster looked straight at the camera as he took the picture.

The new dad told the Scottish Sun they called the little boy Liam.

Speaking to his fans, Kevin wrote under the caption of his post: “Five arena tours completed! mentally Thank you to everyone who came out. It was a ride. From the comedy clubs in January to the big B***** arenas, we keep going.

Happy birthday: Kevin Bridges is pictured with his wife Kerry before they became parents in the summer of 2021, with a baby boy named Liam

“A few off-field issues to deal with and then there’s some international dates and of course a DVD / special / whatever it’s called these days.

“Until 2023, man and god bless the hearts of Trigger fans and my mum, dad, Brars, my wife and the legend of son and grave – thank you.

“There we were, now we are here. Bye for now…”

Kevin Bridges is “absolutely delighted” to be a father as his wife Kerry is pregnant with their first child.

Father: It has been revealed that the 36-year-old Scottish comedian and his wife Kerry were expecting their first child in May last year but have kept their son out of sight since his birth last summer

The 34-year-old comedian tied the knot with his partner at St Peter’s Church in Glasgow three years ago and they started a family together when little Liam was born last year.

A source close to the couple told The Sun at the time: “We can confirm that Kevin and Kerry are expecting a child this year.

“They are absolutely thrilled and both looking forward to parenthood.”

A spokesperson for Kevin confirmed to the publication, “We can confirm that Kevin and Kerry are expecting a child this year.”

Kevin and Kerry used their wedding to raise money for charity, asking friends and family to donate to Glasgow’s Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Center in lieu of gifts.

Delighted: The comedian, 34, tied the knot with his partner at St Peter’s Church in Glasgow two years ago and they are now starting a family together