Gary Little dead: Comedy icon dies on 'hill climb' aged 61

Scottish comedian Gary Little has died aged 61, it has been confirmed. The award-winning comic had previously been heralded as "one of Scotland's finest comedians".

His death was confirmed on social media, with it claimed he died while on a hill climb in Scotland. Tributes were quick to pour in following the news.

In an Instagram post, comedy club The Stand in Glasgow praised his "huge personality". They wrote: ""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.

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"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.

"There will be many a comic thinking about him tonight, telling stories and raising a glass. He would have liked that."

And popular podcast The Some Laugh also shared their condolence. They said: "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."

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