Comedian Gary Little has died at the age of 61.
It has been reported that he died while on a hill climb, but his exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Comedy club The Stand in Glasgow announced the sad news with a statement, writing on social media: ‘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.
‘There will be many a comic thinking about him tonight, telling stories and raising a glass. He would have liked that.’
Little, previously hailed as ‘one of Scotland’s finest comedians,’ was due to perform stand-up in Aberdeen next month.
After his death became public, shocked comedy fans and fellow performers also shared tributes, with Kevin Bridges writing on Instagram: ‘RIP big Gary, very sad news.’
Little rose to prominence on the comedy scene in the early 2000s, having secured a place in the final of one of The Stand’s competitions.
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