Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan (1918-2002) was a comedic actor, satirist and author. Guest star in Episode 317 of The Muppet Show.

Member of British comedy troupe The Goons with Peter Sellers during the 1950s.

Milligan was awarded a knighthood in the 2000 New Years honours list. But because he was an Irish citizen (he refused to take the oath of loyalty when he became stateless in 1960, despite spending 7 years on active service in the British Army), he could only be awarded an honorary knighthood.

Died of liver disease on February 27, 2002.