Sean Hughes

~Ask me any questions you like. Email them to [email protected] and I’ll answer them as an ongoing thing…~ We’ve all got things we’re ashamed of, but if you want those things showing up as part of my history for all the little aliens to poke through when they land, I’m fine with that. Sean Hughes was born on 10th November 1965. Two series of Sean’s show were aired on channel four in the 90’s. It was nominated for a comedy award but got beaten by Desmond’s. Appeared in the music video for Tequila by Terrorvision. Once kissed Kylie Minogue on MTV. Sean Hughes passed away on the 16th October 2017. He was 51 years old.

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice . Hughes had intended to leave his property portfolio — including his north London home — to Shelter , a cause he supported during his lifetime. However, ambiguity in his homemade will led to a prolonged court battle over how his assets should be distributed. In his will, Hughes wrote that he wished to leave “my three houses to Shelter”. But only one of the properties was held in his own name, while the other two were owned through a company in which he was the sole shareholder, creating legal uncertainty. The High Court has now ruled that the properties — including his former home in Crouch End and two nearby flats — should pass to Shelter, in line with what the judge determined to be his clear intentions. The decision resolves a long-running dispute that had left the fate of the homes in limbo for years. The case also highlights the risks of informal or homemade wills, particularly where assets are held in different structures such as companies. Legal experts say clearer drafting could have avoided years of uncertainty, delays and costs, despite the court ultimately finding in favour of Hughes’ intended charitable gift. Hughes rose to prominence as part of the 1980s alternative comedy scene and became the youngest winner of the prestigious Perrier Comedy Award at just 24. He later fronted his own Channel 4 series Sean’s Show and was a familiar face on British television and radio. As well as his screen work, he was also an accomplished writer, publishing novels and poetry collections, and hosting programmes on BBC 6 Music. Despite his success, Hughes struggled with alcohol dependency during his life and died following a cardiac arrest linked to liver disease. Celebrities from the world of comedy including Phill Jupitus, Johnny Vegas, Bob Mortimer, David Baddiel and Jack Dee turned out in force for his funeral , which was held in Islington Crematorium in north London. Shelter, which campaigns to end homelessness and provide housing support, is expected to benefit significantly from the donation. The ruling ensures that Hughes’ estate will now be used in line with his wishes, supporting vulnerable people facing housing insecurity.