Eddie Large has died after contracting coronavirus, his heartbroken son has confirmed. Eddie, alongside funnyman Syd Little, made up one of Britain's most beloved comedy duos, who were known as Little And Large.
Their friendship endured for decades, even after they were forced to stop performing together because of Eddie's failing health.
He died alone in hospital without his family or friends allowed to visit him due to the strict rules around slowing the spread of the virus.
His son Ryan McGinnis broke the sad news on Facebook, telling family and friends that his Scottish comedian dad had passed away at the age of 78. "It is with great sadness that Mum and I need to announce that my dad, Edward Mcginnis, passed away in the early hours of