Terry Jones, iconic comedian and member of the comedy troupe Monty Python, passed away at the age of 77. His agent confirmed the news of his passing with news outlets, which occurred on Saturday with his wife by his side.

Jones, who was a major component to the surrealist U.K. comedy group, suffered from primary progressive aphasia -- a form of frontotemporal dementia that is rather rare but affects speech and communication skills.

"We have all lost a kind, funny, warm, creative and truly loving man whose uncompromising individuality, relentless intellect and extraordinary humour has given pleasure to countless millions across six decades,” his family said in a statement (via CNN).

Fellow Monty Python member John Cleese also responded to the news, referencing the 1989 passing of fellow Monty Python member, Graham Chapman, "Two down, four to go."

Jones’s humor was expressed in numerous eccentric characters, from Sir Bedevere the Wise in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” and Brian Cohen's mother in “Monty Python’s Life of Brian.” Both of those movies are currently available to watch on Netflix.

Jones co-directed “Monthy Python and The Holy Grail” alongside Academy Award-winning director Terry Gilliam, who was also a member of the legendary troupe. The controversial film “Life of Brian” was directed solely by Jones and was considered “blasphemous” and prompted a lot of outrage.

Jones also wrote the screenplay for the popular David Bowie led film “Labyrinth,” which you can rent on Amazon Prime.

Four of the five surviving members of Monty Python, the old British sketch comedy group, are signed onto the film "Absolutely Anything." Eric Idle still has yet to confirm.
Four of the five surviving members of Monty Python, the old British sketch comedy group, are signed onto the film "Absolutely Anything." Eric Idle still has yet to confirm. Reuters