Ant and Dec, Linda Lusardi and Matt Lucas have led celebrity tributes to the Eddie Large. The comedian has died aged 78 after contracting coronavirus.
The icon, who is best known for his comedic partnership with Syd Little, had been in hospital with heart failure, before contracting the deadly Covid-19 virus.
Taking to Twitter, the presenting duo said: ‘So sad to hear about the passing of Eddie Large. We had the pleasure of working with him and Sid a few years ago. ‘He just loved making people laugh.
He will be missed. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. X’ A tribute was shared from actress Linda’s Twitter account which read: ‘We are devastated at the news that our wonder friend Eddie Large has died from the virus. ‘Our love