Stephen McGann

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comedian Eddie Large , best known for being a part of the Double Act Little and Large , have died with coronavirus.

The Star , 78, was a familiar face on television in the 1970s and 80s, and became famous for his collaboration with Syd Little .

His Family confirmed The News "with great sadness" on Facebook, said that he had to suffer with congestive Heart Failure and contracted The Virus in the hospital.

Little said he was "devastated" by The News . "He was sick for a while, but if it happens, it hits you," He Said .

"We were together for 60 years," he told BBC Radio Lancashire. "It was like being with a partner. We were friends. "

The Comedian of The Family said she was unable to visit him, the voice in the hospital due to restrictions around the coronavirus, "but all of The Family and Close Friends to him Every Day ".

"We will miss him terribly, and We Are so proud of everything he has achieved in his career with Syd and know that he was Much Loved by the millions that watched them every week. "

Reacting to The News , TV presenters Ant and Dec, said the entertainers, you worked out recently, "will be missed".

"He loved it just the people laugh", they wrote.

the Great, whose real name was Hugh McGinnis, was born in Glasgow, but grew up in Manchester's Moss Side .

He formed the Double Act Little and Large with Syd Little in 1960, after just a Small set in the local pub and with him On Stage to sing a Cliff Richard song.

They Went on to win the Talent Show Opportunity Knocks and had a long-running comedy Show on Bbc One in the 1970s and ' 80s.

The sketch-based comedy Show was a fixture of Saturday-night TV, with a Little, especially as The Butt Big cheeky sense of humour.

she largely stepped out of the spotlight when The Show ended in 1991, after the doctors said that Large and his heart could not stand the hardships of the trips, and their live Show .

The Comedians ' Sketch Show was regularly watched by 15 million people.

"this call to Syd was The Most painful to make I've ever had,"

"I was crying my eyes out because I knew I was putting him out of work. He had bills to pay.

"I felt terrible. We were not just a double. We were pals from the beginning. "

the Great had a and was a spokesman for The British heart Foundation.

In later years, he lived in Portishead, near Bristol, with his wife, Patsy Scott.

Little said he stayed in almost daily contact with his stage partner, and spoke to him on Wednesday night, shortly before he died.

"He was in pain, bless him, but he even asked me, as We Are up here [in Lancashire]," He Said . "He was so considerate to everyone. "

reflection on their career, he added: "We have all had to do it in showbiz, and we did it together. Happy Times . "

The Duo largely ceased to work, when their TV series ended in 1991,

Fellow comics, including Little Britain 's Matt Lucas , paid tribute on Twitter, as he wrote: "Eddie Large (along with his supersonic friend Syd) was really nice and friendly and encouraging to me when I was a nipper on the Shooting Stars . To listen So sad of his death. "

the actress Kate Robbins described him as a "big chap".

"I'm sorry to hear that, the Great comedian Eddie died," she tweeted. "A true professional. Rest in peace Eddie ".

'Gentle, funny, man,'

Manchester City Football Club also paid tribute to the Great, which was a life-long fan, says everyone at The Club was sad on the message.

"Our thoughts are with Eddie 's friends and family in this difficult time. "

a Fellow City fan and comedian Jason Manford added: "it hurts to hear, sorry about Eddie Great offense.

"he came to every comedy and musical Show I have always, when I hit Bristol, and was always up for a chat about comedy and man city after that. Such a gentle, Funny Man . RIP Eddie . "

"Rude , merry and boisterous'

Call The Midwife actor Stephen Mcgann described as Large as "a constant feature in television in My Life . "

Another comic, Sir Lenny Henry reminded him to see and perform in Great Yarmouth in 1978 and how he had "Never Heard a laugh like you."

Tommy Cannon , Cannon and Ball fame, said he was listening to "devastated" to, the death of his "good friend".

"Eddie Large has passed. very heavy heart tonight," he wrote. "Mine and hazelnuts the heart of Patsy and The Family . "

"Dear Eddie Large - Thank You for the laughter and joy," added the 80s TV comedy-personality Timmy Mallett .

Michael Barrymore described as Large as "such a funny and talented man. "

"I was the support act for many years, and he was nothing but kind, caring and supportive for the ascenders to the bottom of The Bill ," posted Barrymore on Twitter.

Paul Chuckle, who is currently recovering from a contract Covid-19 said to themselves, Great "was such a funny and Lovely Man ".

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Source of news: bbc.com