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Ricky Gervais Donates £2.43 Million to 22 Charities

12/13/2025

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Ricky Gervais donated £2.43 million from Mortality tour profits to 22 charities, including the PDSA and International Animal Rescue.
This amount adds to over £5 million donated from his recent tours.
Gervais joked, "You can’t take it with you," about the donation.
His Netflix special Mortality will premiere on December 30, highlighting stand-up and works such as The Office and After Life.

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Ricky Gervais donated £2.43 million from Mortality tour profits to 22 charities, including the PDSA and International Animal Rescue.
This amount adds to over £5 million donated from his recent tours.
Gervais joked, "You can’t take it with you," about the donation.
His Netflix special Mortality will premiere on December 30, highlighting stand-up and works such as The Office and After Life.