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Comedian Gary Little has died aged 61 following a tragic ‘climbing accident’ in Scotland, it was confirmed on Friday.
The award-winning Scottish icon ‘died while on a hill climb’, reports claim. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Gary, known as one of Scotland’s finest comedians, was due to perform in Aberdeen next month before his sudden death.
In an Instagram post, comedy club The Stand in Glasgow announced his passing in a devastating tribute.
A statement read: ‘We here at The Stand are utterly devastated to hear the news of the passing of big Gary Little. An incredible comic, huge personality and friend to many.
‘We are lost for words, and he will be profoundly and sorely missed. Our thoughts go out to all his family and friends right now.
Comedian Gary Little has died aged 61 following a tragic ‘climbing accident’ in Scotland, it was confirmed on Friday
The award-winning Scottish icon ‘died while on a hill climb’, reports claim. His cause of death has not yet been revealed
‘There will be many a comic thinking about him tonight, telling stories and raising a glass. He would have liked that.’
The Some Laugh podcast also shared their condolence, writing: We’re absolutely gutted to learn of the passing of the legend Gary Little.
‘Gary was one of the best stand-ups Scotland has ever produced, an absolute powerhouse of a comedian as well as a genuinely lovely guy with a heart of gold.
‘It was a pleasure to learn from someone like Gary as we were all coming up on the comedy scene, and his episode an appearance on our live show are up there with the all-time moments of the pod.’
Gary rose to prominence in the early 2000s, gaining recognition as a finalist in a stand-up competition hosted by The Stand comedy club.
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