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Eddie Large’s family, friends and fans bid farewell to the comedian at his funeral in Bristol on Friday.

Tributes have poured in for Eddie Large after he died of coronavirus.

By Jake Kanter

Eddie Large spoke out about being one of the oldest surviving heart transplant patients in the UK, just three years before he tragically died from the coronavirus.The comedian’s son Ryan McGinnis informed fans of his dad’s death in a statement on Facebook today.He explained the Little and Large star contracted COVID-19 in hospital and died alone in the early hours of this morning.Ryan wrote: “It is with great sadness that Mum and I need to announce that my dad passed away in the early hours of this morning.“He had been suffering with heart failure and unfortunately, whilst in hospital, contracted the coronavirus, which his heart was sadly not strong enough to fight.”Eddie previously revealed he had to quit his career after suffering

Tributes have been pouring in for comedian Eddie Large after it was confirmed that he has died aged 78.

Eddie Large advocated for change in UK organ donation law after his 2002 heart transplant before he died from the coronavirus.

Tributes have poured in for Eddie Large after he died of coronavirus.

Eddie Large's heartbroken wife Patsy Large has spoken of her heartbreak after her husband died of the conronavirus.

British comedian Eddie Large, best known for being part of double act Little and Large, has died at the age of 78 after contracting coronavirus in hospital.

Eddie Large spoke of his pride at being one of the oldest surviving heart transplant patients in the UK just three years before he died from the coronavirus.

Much-loved comedy legend Eddie Large has died after contracting coronavirus.

Comedy icon Eddie Large has died after contracting coronavirus in hospital.

Scots funnyman Eddie Large has tragically died after contracting Coronavirus.

Comedian Eddie Large has died at the age of 78 after contracting coronavirus.

Ryan McGinnis, has paid tribute to his father after it was announced comedian Eddie Large died today, age 78, from heart failure after contracting coronavirus in hospital.

Eddie first found fame alongside Syd in a talent show named Opportunity Knocks, which they were crowned winners of in 1971.He had suffered roll ill health in recent years after having a heart transplant in 2003, which brought an end to Little and Large. Eddie’s son, Ryan McGinnis broke the sad news on Facebook, telling family and friends that his Scottish dad had passed away, aged 78.The post read: “It is with great sadness that Mum and I need to announced that my dad, Edward McGinnis, passed away in the early hours of this morning. “He had been suffering with heart failure and unfortunately, whilst in hospital, contracted the coronavirus which his heart was sadly not strong enough to fight. “Dad fought bravely for so long.

Little And Large comedian Eddie Large has died aged 78 from coronavirus, his son confirmed today.

Eddie Large has died after contracting coronavirus, his heartbroken son has confirmed.