Ian Cognito

1958 - 2019

Ian Cognito

1958 - 2019

BORN

1958

DIED

2019

Ian Cognito Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 15, 2019.
Ian Cognito was a British stand-up comic who was compared to Lenny Bruce and Bill Hicks. He died while performing his stand-up routine on stage at The Atic Bar in Bicester. Cognito felt ill before taking the stage and joked about having a stroke, after five minutes of his act, he sat silent on his stool and audience members thought it was part of his routine. Realizing it was serious, promoter Andrew Bird and others rushed to his aid. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Coginito, whose real name was Paul Barbieri, had been performing since the 1980s. Bird said dying on stage was how the comic, “would have wanted to go, except he’d want more money and a bigger venue.”

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April 19, 2019

How interesting is it that a performer like Ian would pass away in this way? Sincere condolences to his family and fans and hopes that the peace of God surrounds and comforts all those who loved him (Philippians 4:7).

April 18, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Ian Cognito. It's a devastation to fans around the world. May the family find peace and comfort in his fond memories, and God's word at John 6:40.

C L

April 17, 2019

Truly sorry Ian Cognito has passed. His fine legacy will surely be remembered. I hope to meet him in Paradise!

TaJuana Harris

April 16, 2019

What a way to go doing what you love while making people laugh. My sincere condolences to Ian Cognito's family. May Gods peace give you comfort beyond measure during this sudden loss.

E D

April 16, 2019

Please accept this message of sympathy for the loss of Ian. May you find comfort in the pleasant memories of him.

V. H.

April 16, 2019

Rest in Peace. Such a tragedy.

April 16, 2019

Condolences to the family.
May you gain support and prayers to sustain you at this difficult time.
Isaiah 57:15

M.S

April 16, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Ian Cognito. May you find comfort in knowing that God collects our tears and he is close to those brokenhearted. He's ready and willing to comfort you in your moment of need.-Psalms 56:8.

April 16, 2019

What a way to go.
So sorry to learn of his death.
May God be with the family, for comfort and peace during this difficult time.

April 16, 2019

I am so sorry to learn of Ian's death. I am sure it was a complete shock to his fans as he was performing when he died on stage. Death brings so much sadness to us. We can be grateful that our Creator is aware of all of our sorrows. He will bring an end to them in his due time. Let us pray and put our trust in our Creator's care. To the family, we care for you and want you to know that our thoughts are with you.

R. C.

April 16, 2019

To The Family Of Ian Cognito
My condolences to the family on the loss of your dear beloved one. It's my hope that you find comfort in knowing that Almighty God is near to those crushed in spirit and that he cares about you.

April 16, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences.
May the family find comfort in one another as you look to the beautiful promise at John 6:40.
GAndino

April 16, 2019

To the Cognito family, please accept my sincere condolences . May God give you peace and the strength to keep going during your time of sorrow.

April 16, 2019

Today and always, may loving memories of Ian bring you peace, comfort and strength as you reflect on the happier memories which makes you smile.. So sorry for your loss.

April 16, 2019

Condolences to Ians loved ones. Saddened to hear of your loss.

Philadelphia

April 16, 2019

I would like to give my sincere condolences to the family and friends of lan Cognito .May you be strengthened by God's word in this difficult time.

April 16, 2019

May God be your strength in this time of sorrow and find solace in Matthew 5:4 happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted.

VH

April 16, 2019

To the family especially and to the fans I am so sorry for your great loss. This is the time that the healing and comforting power of the Creator is available to all. May Ian sleep in peace.

April 16, 2019

My condolences to the family and friends. May God grant you peace to cope with your loss Phillippians 4:6,7.

Colin Wilson

April 16, 2019

I've seen so many times and had a good drink with him after he was a great guy and a pleasure to be around and will be sorely missed.He was so funny and lived for comedy I just can't believe he's gone. I bet he's raising hell up in heaven now and got everybody rolling around in fits of laughter Rip my friend.

April 15, 2019

Dear Cognito Family, let not your hearts be troubled. Be comforted in knowing that you are in our prayers, and that Ian is now at peace enjoying a cheerful reunion with his Lord and Savior. Amen!!

April 15, 2019

My sincere condolence condolence to the family and friends of Ian sorry for your sudden loss.

April 15, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Harry Simpson

April 15, 2019

Godspeed Ian....

Rdr

April 15, 2019

Im so sorry for your loss. It was disheartening to hear how he passed.
May God comfort you during this difficult time and days ahead.

April 15, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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