Ricky Gervais reveals the only reason he would marry long-term partner Jane Fallon - and it’s not love

The actor previously condemned marriage as pointless because ‘there is no God’

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. They began living together in 1984, although have not married or had.

Earlier this year, Jane Fallon revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer

The comedian and the author, both 65, have been together since 1982 but chose never to marry.