Celebrities have paid tribute to the late comedian Ian Royce after he died from "severe pneumonia and multiple organ failure." A statement on the Britain's Got Talent and X Factor star's Twitter earlier today, written by daughter Roxanne, told that he was surrounded by loved ones when he died.
Now his showbiz pals have made their feelings known. Ant & Dec, close mates of the funnyman, offered their sympathies: "We are sorry to hear of the passing of Ian 'Roycey' Royce. "He was an integral part of the #BGT team for many years.
Our thoughts are with his beloved Roxy and all his family. "RIP Roycey. We'll never forget you. X." Ian had performed as a warm-up act for both BGT and The X Factor.
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