Ricky Gervais says he WILL get married to partner Jane Fallon – to avoid paying tax on £141m fortune

RICKY Gervais revealed he WILL tie the knot with long-term partner Jane Fallon – to avoid an inheritance tax bill after his death. The comedian and actor, 65, has been in a relationship with author and television producer Jane Fallon, 65, since 1982. Ricky Gervais and Jane Fallon have been in a relationship since 1982 Credit: Getty In a new interview, Ricky addressed whether avoiding an inheritance tax bill is a reason to get married Credit: Getty They began living together in 1984, although have not married or had children. Ricky – the star of The Office, Extras and After Life – to name a few – is estimated to be worth £141m, according to The Times. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! He was asked by Saga Magazine whether avoiding inheritance tax is a reason to marry Jane. Inheritance Tax is charged at 40% on the property, possessions and money of someone who has died if they are worth more than £325,000. Read more on Ricky Gervais One of Ricky’s best known roles is as David Brent on the original BBC version of The Office Credit: BBC More recently, he played Tony Johnson in Netflix comedy-drama After Life Credit: Netflix The comedian answered: “It is. And that will be the reason I marry. We haven’t done it yet. “But if it wasn’t for [tax]… why? It’s mad. How more married can you be? “We share all our money, we’ve been living together for 40 years. “Some marriages don’t last a year.” Most read in TV He added: “It’s horrible isn’t it? I’ve got to get around to marrying, before I die.” Elsewhere, Jane revealed earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She wrote on social media at the time: “So… I thought I should post something as I’ve had a few people notice I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately. “About a month ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer – very early stage thankfully & the prognosis is excellent. She added: “I’m getting incredible care and all will be fine but I’m not engaging with much beyond audiobooks & jigsaws tbh.” Comment now