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David Baddiel, 56, who lives in London, is an author, comedian and screenwriter. Following the death of his mother, he explains why its a disservice to say she was wonderful.

"I did a show about my dad’s dementia and my mother’s death, and both of them were about something Richard has spoken about: finding comedy in grief," David continued. "I don’t believe in God, so I’d say that laughter is one of the only true weapons for fighting against real darkness, grief and loss. "But I wouldn’t push Richard to do that." In the past, the writer recalled the day his mother died as the "worst experience of his life". "I can’t get it out of my head," he said in 201...

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