Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Comedian Eddie Large has died at the age of 78, The comic had previous health troubles - particularly with his heart and kidneys, The comedian was famous for his double act with Syd Little, The comedy duo pictured together in Blackpool, The Little And Large star was best known for his partnership with Syd Little, Little and Large were well-known faces on TV in the 1970s and 1980s, Large was born in Glasgow but grew up in Manchester, Little and Large pictured together in 1989, Large and Little performing a scene from the musical 'Grease' as part of a sketch for the television series 'The Little and Large Show' in 1991, Large and Little in a 'fat boys' sketch with disc jockey Tony Blackburn, Glasgow-born Large grew up in Manchester and was a Man City fan, Late Little and Large star Eddie Large in sketch on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, who was only recently discharged from hospital after battling the deadly virus, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? We had the pleasure of working with him and Sid a few years ago. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. TV host Piers Morgan described the comedy duo as "one of Britain's most beloved". Fortune revealed. He was best known as one half of the double act Little and Large, with Syd Little (the stage name of Cyril Mead). After the show ended in 1991, they toured caravan parks and theatres across the country, before Large's heart problems put an end to their stage career. ", Call the Midwife actor Stephen McGann described Large as "a constant feature on telly in my life.". The Glasgow-born comic, who grew up in Manchester, had suffered previous health troubles - particularly with his heart and kidneys. Little Britain's Matt Lucas paid tribute on Twitter, writing: "Eddie Large (along with his supersonic friend Syd) was really lovely and kind and encouraging to me when I was a nipper on Shooting Stars. "It wasn't like having a partner. The BBC sketch show ran for an impressive 13 years with 11 series and seven specials. Victoria Derbyshire net worth: What was her salary at the BBC? Large, who lived near Bristol, leaves behind wife Patsy and his 26-year-old son. We were mates, right from the start.". Eddie Large was born as Edward Hugh McGinnis in Glasgow, Scotland on  June 25, 1941. Came to every comedy and musical show I did whenever I hit Bristol and was always around for a chat about comedy and Man City afterwards. Eddie became well-known as part of the double act taking slots on many different programmes before landing their own show, The Little and Large Show. "But they wanted to say thank you to the NHS which was fantastic throughout.". order back issues and use the historic Daily Express Such a funny and lovely man. COMEDIAN Eddie Large has died after contracting coronavirus in hospital, his family said today. Love goes out to his family at this time. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Comedian Eddie Large has died at the age of 78, The comic had previous health troubles - particularly with his heart and kidneys, The comedian was famous for his double act with Syd Little, The comedy duo pictured together in Blackpool, The Little And Large star was best known for his partnership with Syd Little, Little and Large were well-known faces on TV in the 1970s and 1980s, Large was born in Glasgow but grew up in Manchester, Little and Large pictured together in 1989, Large and Little performing a scene from the musical 'Grease' as part of a sketch for the television series 'The Little and Large Show' in 1991, Large and Little in a 'fat boys' sketch with disc jockey Tony Blackburn, Glasgow-born Large grew up in Manchester and was a Man City fan, Late Little and Large star Eddie Large in sketch on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Large, whose real name was Hugh McGinnis, was born in Glasgow but grew up in Manchester's Moss Side. "We weren’t just a double act. Visit our live blog for the latest updates Coronavirus news live. Another comic, Sir Lenny Henry recalled seeing him perform in Great Yarmouth in 1978 and how he had "never heard laughter like it". Rude, raucous and rollicking.Dunno how they did it, but Eddies energy and electricity and impressions and props and improv were hugely impressive. He was 78. Due to this horrible disease we had been unable to visit him at the hospital but all of the family and close friends spoke to him every day. VideoICYMI: Big wave surfing to socially-distanced theatre, 'Lockdown means our witches' coven can't meet', Socially distant scares in Tokyo 'haunted house' VideoSocially distant scares in Tokyo 'haunted house', Chip wars: The US v China. The star, 78, was a well-known face on TV in the 1970s and 80s and was famous for his partnership with Syd Little. Actress Kate Robbins tweeted: "Sorry to hear the comedian Eddie Large has died. X pic.twitter.com/cDpsn6j61N. They finished part one. He married his first wife, Sandra Baywood, in 1965. The star had three children and was married twice. It ran for 11 series, before concluding in 1991. He was 78. His family confirmed the news "with great sadness" on Facebook, saying he had been suffering with heart failure and contracted the virus in hospital. ... telling family and friends that his Scottish comedian dad had passed away at the age of 78. Such a gentle, funny man. COMEDIAN Eddie Large has died after contracting coronavirus in hospital, his family said today. James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery dies aged 90, Berlin airport opens... 10 years late. Tommy Cannon, of Cannon and Ball-fame, said he was "devastated" to hear of the death of his "good friend". Eddie Large Net Worth 2020, Age, Height, Relationships, Married, Dating, Family, Wiki Biography. The couples have a 26-year-old son. Along with Syd, Eddie – who was born Edward Hugh McGinnis in Glasgow in 1941 – attracted massive success through the 1970s and 80s after finding fame winning talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1971.

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