Scots comedian Eddie Large dies from coronavirus aged 78

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coronavirus restrictions may end in just two weeks time.Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr Johnson said: “It is my intention to return on the first day after the half-term recess to present our strategy for living with Covid.“Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions – including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive – a full month early.”Mr Johnson indicated that as long as the data remained positive, the legal duty to self-isolate would be lifted a whole month earlier than planned.The plan was for self-isolation regulations to expire on March 24., but the announcement means the law could axed on around as early as Thursday 24 February.Mr Johnson's announcement comes as a leading expert believes the UK is “past the point” where vaccinating young, healthy children against Covid-19 will do any good.Paul Hunter, professor of medicine from the University of East Anglia, said most children have already had coronavirus, with the vast majority not falling seriously ill.Prof Hunter told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme infection rates in children are “falling really quickly at the moment”, adding: “So I think in many ways we’re past the point where vaccines are actually going to make much difference.”This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest updates. Reporters working on dailystar.co.uk will be working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.

More European countries could scrap tests for fully vaccinated arrivals in the coming days, according to reports.

The widow of comedian Eddie Large has recalled her final conversation with her husband who died after contracting coronavirus.

Comedian Syd Little revealed that his co-star Eddie Large was 'laughing through the pain' before he tragically passed away after contracting Covid-19.

EDDIE Large's distraught widow broke down in tears as she revealed how he died in hospital alone of coronavirus. The comedian died on Thursday aged 78 without any of his family by his side after contracting the deadly virus while on a ward.

GOOD Morning Britain viewers were in tears this morning as Eddie Large's family and comedy partner Syd Little paid a heartbreaking tribute to him after his death from coronavirus. Wife Patsy and son Ryan spoke fondly of the comedy hero from their Bristol home in a video conversation with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid in the GMB studio.

The widow of coronavirus victim Eddie Large has told of her agony at being banned from the star’s bedside as he died.

The son of Eddie Large, Ryan Large, says his father was ‘laughing and joking’ until the end, just before his death from coronavirus.

Eddie Large’s wife, Patsy McGinnis, has revealed she begged nurses to let her see him before he died, but wasn’t allowed in due to restrictions over coronavirus. 

Eddie Large’s widow has told of her despair at being forced to leave him to die alone.

The widow of comedy legend coronavirus victim Eddie Large today tells of her agony at being banned from the star’s bedside as he died.

HE got up on stage one night in the pub for a laugh — and 15 years later Eddie Large was one of the UK’s top entertainers, hosting a TV show with his comedy partner Syd Little. At its peak, the Little And Large Show pulled in 15million viewers thanks to its mix of slapstick humour and Eddie’s cheeky digs at his put-upon straight man.

Tributes have poured in for Eddie Large after he died of coronavirus.

Linda Lusardi has paid tribute to her friend, comedian Eddie Large, who has died due to complications from coronavirus. It was announced on Thursday that Eddie, one half of duo Little and Large, had passed away at the age of 78 after contracting the deadly bug in hospital.

Syd Little, 77, has spoken out and reflected on the “happy times” after his close friend and comedy partner, Eddie Large, 78, died from coronavirus.The Little And Large comedian said he had “been ill for a while”.After the news came that Eddie had passed away, Syd wrote a tribute to his best pal and comedy partner, according to The Mirror.The comedian said: “He had been ill for a while but when it happens, it hits you,“We were together 60 years. It wasn’t like having a partner.

Eddie Large has been remembered as “an incredible talent and an outstanding comedian” after his death at the age of 78.

Syd Little has paid tribute to his longtime partner Eddie Large, after his death from coronavirus.

Syd Little has broken his silence over his best friend and comedy partner Eddie Large's tragic death at the age of 78 after contracting coronavirus in hospital.

Syd Little has broken his silence over his best friend and comedy partner Eddie Large's tragic death at the age of 78 after contracting coronavirus in hospital.

Eddie Large's son broke the news today that the comedy legend died at the age of 78 after contracting the coronavirus in hospital as he battled heart disease.

Eddie Large explained why he had given up performing in pantomimes in his heartbreaking final interview just weeks before his death.

Eddie Large spoke out about being one of the oldest surviving heart transplant patients in the UK, just three years before he tragically died from the coronavirus.The comedian’s son Ryan McGinnis informed fans of his dad’s death in a statement on Facebook today.He explained the Little and Large star contracted COVID-19 in hospital and died alone in the early hours of this morning.Ryan 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.”Eddie previously revealed he had to quit his career after suffering

Ant and Dec have spoken of their honour at getting the chance to work with comedy legend Eddie Large.

Tributes have been pouring in for comedian Eddie Large after it was confirmed that he has died aged 78.

Eddie Large advocated for change in UK organ donation law after his 2002 heart transplant before he died from the coronavirus.

LINDA Lusardi paid an emotional tribute to her friend Eddie Large after he died from coronavirus just days after she was discharged from hospital. The Little and Large comedian had been suffering from heart failure and died aged 78 after contracting the deadly virus in hospital, his family said today.

One half of Little & Large has died - Edward McGinnis, the real name behind comic Eddie Large, contracted coronavirus while in hospital and died at the age of 78.

Eddie Large's heartbroken wife Patsy Large has spoken of her heartbreak after her husband died of the conronavirus.

Tributes have poured in for Eddie Large after he died of coronavirus.

Little and Large comedian Eddie Large has died at the age of 78 after he contracted the deadly coronavirus.

Ant and Dec, Linda Lusardi and Matt Lucas have led celebrity tributes to the Eddie Large.

It was confirmed today that comedian Eddie Large died, aged 78, from heart failure after contracting coronavirus in hospital.

Much-loved comedy legend Eddie Large has died after contracting coronavirus.

Eddie Large spoke of his pride at being one of the oldest surviving heart transplant patients in the UK just three years before he died from the coronavirus.

Ryan McGinnis, has paid tribute to his father after it was announced comedian Eddie Large died today, age 78, from heart failure after contracting coronavirus in hospital.

Comedian Eddie Large has died at the age of 78 after contracting coronavirus.

Comedian Eddie Large died today at the age of 78 from coronavirus in hospital.

Eddie first found fame alongside Syd in a talent show named Opportunity Knocks, which they were crowned winners of in 1971.He had suffered roll ill health in recent years after having a heart transplant in 2003, which brought an end to Little and Large. Eddie’s son, Ryan McGinnis broke the sad news on Facebook, telling family and friends that his Scottish dad had passed away, aged 78.The post read: “It is with great sadness that Mum and I need to announced that my dad, Edward McGinnis, 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. “Dad fought bravely for so long.

Little And Large comedian Eddie Large has died aged 78 from coronavirus, his son confirmed today.

Comedian Eddie Large, one half of the double act Little and Large, has died aged 78.

Eddie Large has died after contracting coronavirus, his heartbroken son has confirmed.

Little and Large comedian Eddie Large has died at the age of 78.