Eddie Large, a British comedian who was best known as being one half of the Little and Large double act, has died after suffering with coronavirus. He was 78.
His son, Ryan McGinnis, confirmed the news on Facebook. “It is with great sadness that Mum and I need to announce that my dad passed away in the early hours of this morning. He had been suffering with heart failure and unfortunately, whilst in hospital, contracted the coronavirus, which his heart was sadly not strong enough to fight,” McGinnis said.
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Large’s agent told the Press Association news agency that his family were only able to contact the comedian...
His son, Ryan McGinnis, confirmed the news on Facebook. “It is with great sadness that Mum and I need to announce that my dad passed away in the early hours of this morning. He had been suffering with heart failure and unfortunately, whilst in hospital, contracted the coronavirus, which his heart was sadly not strong enough to fight,” McGinnis said.
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Large’s agent told the Press Association news agency that his family were only able to contact the comedian...
- 4/2/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
British comedian Eddie Large, best known for being part of double act Little and Large, has died at the age of 78 after contracting coronavirus in hospital.
The star, who had been in hospital with heart failure, found fame alongside Syd Little in the 1970s and 80s.
They won TV talent show “Opportunity Knocks” and went on to have a long-running comedy sketch show on BBC One in the 1970s and 80s, which was watched by millions of TV viewers in the U.K.
His son, Ryan McGinnis, broke the news in a Facebook post, writing that his father caught Covid-19 while in hospital.
He wrote: “It is with great sadness that Mum and I need to announce that my Dad passed away in the early hours of this morning.
“He had been suffering with heart failure and unfortunately, whilst in hospital, contracted the coronavirus, which his heart was sadly not strong enough to fight.
The star, who had been in hospital with heart failure, found fame alongside Syd Little in the 1970s and 80s.
They won TV talent show “Opportunity Knocks” and went on to have a long-running comedy sketch show on BBC One in the 1970s and 80s, which was watched by millions of TV viewers in the U.K.
His son, Ryan McGinnis, broke the news in a Facebook post, writing that his father caught Covid-19 while in hospital.
He wrote: “It is with great sadness that Mum and I need to announce that my Dad passed away in the early hours of this morning.
“He had been suffering with heart failure and unfortunately, whilst in hospital, contracted the coronavirus, which his heart was sadly not strong enough to fight.
- 4/2/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
Simon Brew Aug 19, 2016
From Quest For Wonder and Infinity Monkey Cage, to Game And Watch and books - we chat with the brilliant Robin Ince...
Robin Ince was on tour with Brian Cox in Australia when I had the pleasure of speaking with him, about Quest For Wonder, about Infinite Monkey Cage, and about – y’know – Statham.
That said, I also learned that he’s not one of those who checks into hotels under fake names – unlike Brian Cox, it seems – and after a lengthy bout of Australian on-hold music, we got chatting. Nerdiness lies ahead…
Let’s start with technology. What was your home computer growing up? I reckon you’d have been a Zx Spectrum person.
Do you know what, we didn’t have a home computer! I am so old, because I’m 47…
… that’s not old!
But for computers, the most computer-y thing I had was a Game And Watch.
From Quest For Wonder and Infinity Monkey Cage, to Game And Watch and books - we chat with the brilliant Robin Ince...
Robin Ince was on tour with Brian Cox in Australia when I had the pleasure of speaking with him, about Quest For Wonder, about Infinite Monkey Cage, and about – y’know – Statham.
That said, I also learned that he’s not one of those who checks into hotels under fake names – unlike Brian Cox, it seems – and after a lengthy bout of Australian on-hold music, we got chatting. Nerdiness lies ahead…
Let’s start with technology. What was your home computer growing up? I reckon you’d have been a Zx Spectrum person.
Do you know what, we didn’t have a home computer! I am so old, because I’m 47…
… that’s not old!
But for computers, the most computer-y thing I had was a Game And Watch.
- 8/18/2016
- Den of Geek
Fancy watching some poor punter getting a back, sack and crack from Rustie Lee? Want a waxing from Helen Flanagan? Is Arg from Towie delivering pedicures what you've been waiting for all these years? Well, wait no more people. Celebrity Super Spa has arrived.
I've already had the joy of watching episode one of Super Spa. I've seen the awkward and cringeworthy hosts. I've seen Helen Flanagan prancing around without any trousers on. I've seen Rustie Lee cackling. 867 times.
And I'll probably watch it all over again tonight (September 13) when it airs on Channel 5. Firstly, because I'm a glutton for terrible television. Secondly, because I'm fairly convinced it may be the most desperate celebrity reality show ever concieved. Even by Channel 5's late night standards, this is awful. It makes The Bachelor look like The Sopranos.
So where does the show fit in the history of degrading and embarrassing celebrity reality shows?...
I've already had the joy of watching episode one of Super Spa. I've seen the awkward and cringeworthy hosts. I've seen Helen Flanagan prancing around without any trousers on. I've seen Rustie Lee cackling. 867 times.
And I'll probably watch it all over again tonight (September 13) when it airs on Channel 5. Firstly, because I'm a glutton for terrible television. Secondly, because I'm fairly convinced it may be the most desperate celebrity reality show ever concieved. Even by Channel 5's late night standards, this is awful. It makes The Bachelor look like The Sopranos.
So where does the show fit in the history of degrading and embarrassing celebrity reality shows?...
- 9/13/2013
- Digital Spy
Little and Large plagued the dreams of Robbie Williams, Syd Little has revealed. The comic double act was finally exorcised from Williams's sleep after Little got in touch to ask for a favour. The 65-year-old told Lancashire station 106.5 Central Radio he had contacted the singer to ask if he would sign a CD for an ill fan. "I couldn't believe it when Robbie rang me [back]. (more)...
- 10/23/2008
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
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