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Eddie Large

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Gender Male
Death4 years ago
Date of birth June 25,1941
Zodiac sign Cancer
Born Glasgow
United Kingdom
Height 175 (cm)
SpousePatsy Ann Scott
Notable works and rolesLittle and Large
BooksLarger Than Life: My Autobiography
Job Comedian
DiedSouthmead Hospital
Bristol
United Kingdom
Date of died April 2,2020
Children 3
Medium Comedian
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Eddie Large Life story


Edward Hugh McGinnis, better known by the stage name Eddie Large, was a British comedian. He was best known as one half of the double act Little and Large, with Syd Little.

Coronavirus: Eddie Large funeral held in Bristol

Apr 18,2020 7:16 pm

Syd Little and his wife, Sheree, were allowed only 10 family and Close Friends to The Service

comedian Syd Little farewell to his "Best Friend " and showbiz partner of 60 years, Eddie has Big.

Little said he was "very privileged" to family and to visit Close Friends , Large funeral.

Fans lined the route as the funeral cortege passed through Portishead, and paid their respect with applause.

The couple brought laughs to millions of Britons in the 1970s and 80s, with their prime-time BBC TV show.

the Great died on April 2. April at the Age Of 78 years after the conclusion of the contract coronavirus.

after The Service at South Bristol crematorium, Little said: "We all lost, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, and I lost my Best Friend .

"And after 60 years, it still hurts. "

Little, who wore the same suit he wore for the couple's last performance said it was a "great farewell".

"Everyone seemed to be Happy - as long as he was," He Said .

"He has certainly not interrupt the other me. "

Little said he hoped to celebrate a big memorial event, "Eddie the life and career" could be made, if lockdown restrictions are. to say

Before The Ceremony , Great son, Ryan McGinnis, tweeted The Best father I have ever asked, what he would miss, "".

The Service was attended by just a few Close Friends and family due to the social distancing restrictions.

the Great, whose real name was Hugh McGinnis, was born in Glasgow, but grew up in Manchester.

He formed his Double Act with Syd Little in 1963, and the two were regularly on TV for 20 years.

The Comedian (l) was a familiar face on television in the 1970s and ' 80s

their prime-time Bbc One series The Little And Large Show attracted an audience of nearly 15m before it was deleted in 1991 .



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Source of news: bbc.com

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