Comedian Tony Knight dies at the age of 54 after ‘terrible accident’

Comedian Tony Knight has died after a “terrible accident”.

Knight “tragically died” in June while attending the Rock’&’Cars festival in Lavaur, France, a family member told Fox News Digital.

“He was only 54 and having the time of his life,” they said.

“He was fit, healthy, happy and had everything he needed. He was charismatic, funny, passionate and very loved by (his partner) Hayley, his family and friends around the world.”

According to French media reports, a large branch fell on Knight and several other festival-goers; however, he was the only one who did not survive the incident.

A GoFundMe page has been set up by Joanne Allen, the sister of Knight’s long-time partner Hayley Wright.

“Hayley is now living her worst nightmare and must face life without Tony, her soul mate,” Allen writes.

“She is in Bouillac, dealing with the difficulties that come with Tony being an Englishman with Australian residency in France. She must arrange a funeral, cover hospital costs, meet with police, doctors and the mayor, visit the scene of the accident and settle Tony’s estate – all while experiencing overwhelming grief and bewilderment in a foreign country.”

Knight was not only known as a comedian, but also for his work with dogs as a “Dog Listener”.

His website states that Knight has “helped thousands of dog owners around the world solve canine behavior problems using simple techniques that do not involve force, pain, dominance, drugs or devices.”

As part of this work, Knight appeared on several television and radio shows.

According to GoFundMe, his comedy set “Mad Dogs and an Englishman” was performed in Australia and overseas.

He was about to do a series of shows in the UK.