Knight, who lived in Beaufort, near Ballarat in regional Victoria, was attending the Rock&Cars festival in southern France.
According to French media reports, the 54-year-old was standing under a tree with five other people when a branch struck him, leaving him with fatal injuries. According to French media reports, the 54-year-old was standing under a tree with five other people when a branch struck him, leaving him with fatal injuries.
Knight was well known for his comedy show, Mad Dogs and an Englishman, which he performed in Australian venues and overseas.
He also ran dog behavioural classes.
Knight’s partner of 15 years, Hayley, has flown to France after receiving news of the tragic accident.
