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Detailed explanation-1: -Jones was a well-respected medieval historian, having written several books and presented television documentaries about the period, as well as a prolific children’s book author.

Detailed explanation-2: -Terry Jones, a founding member of famed British comedy troupe Monty Python, has died aged 77. Jones’s agent said he died at his home in London on Tuesday evening (local time). In a statement, his family said he died “after a long, extremely brave but always good-humoured battle with a rare form of dementia."

Detailed explanation-3: -Terry Jones, who earned a spot in comedic lore as a member of the British troupe Monty Python and also had success as a director, screenwriter and author, died on Tuesday night at his home in the Highgate neighborhood of North London.

Detailed explanation-4: -Terry Gilliam, in full Terrence Vance Gilliam, (born November 22, 1940, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.), American-born director, writer, comedian, and actor who first achieved fame as a member of the British comedy troupe Monty Python.