Beloved Australian comedian and dog behaviouralist Tony Knight dies in tragic accident overseas
Australian comedian and dog behaviouralist Tony Knight has died, aged 54.
Knight, was attending the Rock&Cars festival in Lavaur in southern France when he was killed in an accident on Saturday, June 7, a family member confirmed.
The Beaufort local was “having the time of his life” at the festival and was “fit, healthy, happy and had everything going for him”, Joanne Allen wrote on a GoFundMe page.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Tony had been in France only a few days before he lost his life attending a festival with his friend Pascall, and never made it home,” she wrote.
Allen added that Knight was “charismatic, funny, passionate and so very loved”.
“His passion was dogs, and he helped people all over the world with his classes both in person, online, on radio and television, ebooks, and more,” she said.
“He was very well respected and admired. His method worked, and he loved helping people with their dogs.”
Knight was best known for his comedy show, Mad Dogs and an Englishman, performed in both Australian venues and overseas.
He also led various dog behavioural classes.
