
“David’s death was actually full of comedy, which made me and him laugh when he was in a fit state to appreciate what was going on,” he said.
“Medics, undertakers and clergy have a black sense of humour, but I’m not sure it’s something for public consumption!”
Richard admitted David was very private when it came to his health and didn’t want to make it public knowledge that he was dying.
He continued to tell Radio Times: “When David was dying, he didn’t want anybody to know and yet his physical deterioration was obvious.