Ewen MacIntosh, Star of ‘The Office,’ Dead at 50

Ewen MacIntosh, , Star of ‘The Office,’ , Dead at 50.

The British actor, who was best known for playing "Big Keith" in BBC's 'The Office,' died on Feb.

19, CNN reports.

Just Right Management confirmed his death on Feb.

21.

It is with a heavy heart I can confirm the very sad news of our client Ewen’s passing.

Ewen was a wonderful actor and an even better human being.

, Just Right Management, via statement.

He made people laugh and possessed such a kind heart.

He touched the lives of all who came into contact with him, Just Right Management, via statement.

Ewen suffered from ill health these past two years and passed peacefully on the 19th February from undisclosed causes, Just Right Management, via statement.

His family are heartened by and deeply appreciate all the outpouring of love for Ewen but would appreciate the privacy for them to grieve at this very difficult time, Just Right Management, via statement.

Ricky Gervais, creator of 'The Office,' took to social media to pay his respects to MacIntosh.

'The Office' co-writer and co-director Stephen Merchant also paid his respects