Tributes have been paid to Scottish comedian Gary Little who has died. His unexpected death has been reported by a number of comedians on social media but no cause has been given.
Little was a regular performer on both the circuit and at the Edinburgh Fringe. This picture was the poster for his 2018 show big Mouth, which was part of the Scottish Comedy Festival.
Rob Kane wrote: "Scottish comedy and the world have lost a legend today. Gary Little I could rhyme off hundreds of stories of the times we’ve spent backstage and in car journeys together, the big man’s stern gaze, his lack of tolerance for people over running on their time on stage, but most of all his warmth and empathy."
I remember when I first compèred Jongleurs and he was opening, I could see his silhouette pacing around at the back of the room whilst I thought I was ‘smashing it’. He came up to after the opening section and “what you dain?!” I was shocked and said “what?” He replied “what you dain talkin to the front row at a Jongleurs’s gig? Nobody else can see them?!”
He brought me back to earth with a bang and he was right. I wish every gig I done had a Big Gary at it and I hope he’s doubling up whenever he does his next gigs. RIP big man. Much respect and Love.
Ronnie Black wrote: "am in total disbelief tonight that a genuine legend of Scottish Comedy and great guy has died today whilst climbing mountains.
Gary Little is a name well known in comedy and the North of Glasgow.
I had the pleasure of watching Gary and Sean Lock on the opening weekend of Glee. I will never forget Gary spoke for 20 minutes about a frying pan. Never knew frying pans were so funny.
I couldn’t post this without sharing what I believe to be one of the best pieces of visual comedy I have ever seen.
Gary the Scottish Comedy Forum: is broken hearted tonight.
RIP mate"
Jo Caulfield also paid tribute on Facebook: "What terribly sad news. Gary Little was a great comic and an amazing person to spend time with. We are all poorer for losing you Gary.
My love and sympathy to his family and loved ones.
I will truly miss not seeing you backstage and never hearing that big mischievous laugh.
Too soon. RIP my friend."
