Terry Jones' Bronze Tribute Unveiled in Colwyn Bay

0:00On April 25th, a bronze statue of Monty Python legend Terry Jones just got unveiled in his birthplace of Colwyn Bay, North Wales, capturing him as, that hilarious nude organist from their flying circus sketches. The life-size figure shows him grinning in his classic pose, with wild hair, a flapping tie, and an organ that blends into a riding desk nodding to. His history books and directing gigs, the project came together fast after Jones passed in 2020, at age 77, from a rare dementia. His family kicked off a crowdfunding drive that smashed its 120,000-pound goal in just six months, pulling in fans worldwide. Fellow pythons like Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam showed up for the big reveal, calling it spot-on, and full of the humor Jones loved. Palin said he'd get a kick out of it, while Gilliam praised how it nails the real Terry, even joking about the interactive bits that'll shine from all. The attention, John Cleese, Eric Eitel, and stars like Emma Thompson back to two.

1:02Sculptor Nick Elfick, from nearby Landudno, poured 15 hour days into it for a year and a half, tweaking the smile just right for the family and, packing in knots to Jones' films, like Life of Brian and his medieval writing. This tribute keeps Jones' spirit alive right by the beach, inviting everyone to snap picks and connect with his wild legacy, proving comedy like his.