Comedian pulls out of play after ex-partner’s suicide

COMEDIAN Matt Lucas has pulled out of a West End play after his ex-partner killed himself, reportedly hours after posting a message on Facebook saying “Kevin McGee thinks that death is much better than life”.

Lucas, best known for his role in the popular television comedy Little Britain, has put his appearances in the London production of Prick Up Your Ears on hold until further notice, producers said in a statement yesterday.

“Our thoughts are with Matt whom we are in constant touch with,” the statement read.