Eddie Large Remembered By Comedy World, Following His Death From Coronavirus
The comedy world has been paying tribute to Eddie Large, following his death at the age of 78.
Eddie – known as one half of comedy duo Little And Large – died on Thursday morning, after contracting coronavirus while beating treated for heart failure in hospital.
Since the news was confirmed by his family and agent, a number of his peers have been paying tribute, including Tommy Cannon, Michael Barrymore and Lenny Henry.
Other key figures from the entertainment world have also been paying their respects, including more contemporary comedians like Jason Manford and Matt Lucas, as well as presenters Ant and Dec...
Devastated to hear that my good friend Eddie Large has passed.. very heavy hearts at home today. Mine and Hazels hearts go out to Patsy and the family.
— Tommy Cannon (@TheTommyCannon) April 2, 2020
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 pic.twitter.com/cDpsn6j61N— antanddec (@antanddec) April 2, 2020
Eddie Large. He was such a funny and talented man. I was his support act for many years and he was nothing but kind caring and supportive to the upstart at the bottom of the Bill. Me. My love and condolences to Patsy, Samantha his daughter and Ryan his son. XXX
— Michael Barrymore (@MrBarrymore) April 2, 2020
Eddie Large died. Midnight Matinee Great Yarmouth 1978. They finished part one. I’d never heard laughter like it. Rude, raucous and rollicking.Dunno how they did it, but Eddies energy and electricity and impressions and props and improv were hugely impressive. R.I.P.
— Lenny Henry (@LennyHenry) April 2, 2020
Eddie Large (along with his supersonic friend Syd) was really lovely and kind and encouraging to me when I was a nipper on Shooting Stars. So sad to hear of his passing.
— realmattlucas (@RealMattLucas) April 2, 2020
