Scottish actor Gerard Kelly dies
Scots actor Gerard Kelly died suddenly after collapsing at his home, it was announced today.
Kelly, 51, from Glasgow is understood to have taken ill at his home in London on Wednesday.
A spokesman for his family said today he died "peacefully" at West Middlesex University Hospital at 9.35pm last night. His close friends and family were with him when he died, the spokesman said.
Kelly is understood to have suffered a brain aneurism.
The spokesman said: "Gerard will be deeply missed by his friends and family and indeed his huge fan base across his beloved Scotland and further afield.
"He was a private and gentle man and his family and friends would appreciate privacy during this sad and difficult time."
He was due to star in The Rocky Horror Show at the King's Theatre in Glasgow next month before beginning his regular pantomime run.
Kelly was a well known face on television in Scotland with roles in Taggart,City Lights, Rab C Nesbitt and Scotch and Wry.
He also was in the soap Brookside as the villian Callum Finnegan & made three appearances in Ricky Gervais's Extras as the character Bunny
A spokesman for the hospital said: "We can confirm that sadly Mr Kelly passed away last night at the hospital."
Kelly, 51, from Glasgow is understood to have taken ill at his home in London on Wednesday.
A spokesman for his family said today he died "peacefully" at West Middlesex University Hospital at 9.35pm last night. His close friends and family were with him when he died, the spokesman said.
Kelly is understood to have suffered a brain aneurism.
The spokesman said: "Gerard will be deeply missed by his friends and family and indeed his huge fan base across his beloved Scotland and further afield.
"He was a private and gentle man and his family and friends would appreciate privacy during this sad and difficult time."
He was due to star in The Rocky Horror Show at the King's Theatre in Glasgow next month before beginning his regular pantomime run.
Kelly was a well known face on television in Scotland with roles in Taggart,City Lights, Rab C Nesbitt and Scotch and Wry.
He also was in the soap Brookside as the villian Callum Finnegan & made three appearances in Ricky Gervais's Extras as the character Bunny
A spokesman for the hospital said: "We can confirm that sadly Mr Kelly passed away last night at the hospital."
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The man was a Scottish showbiz legend.
Sad day
he was always brilliant in pantos and i used to lovve city lights when i was younger
My sympathies go to his family and friends.
RIP Gerard Kelly, legend
He had the energy of a twenty year old when he bounced on stage shouting "Hiya, pals!"every year.
Everyone from 2 to 92 left his shows with a spring in their steps and Gerard's special singalong song in their hearts.
A true professional and a real gentleman of the theatre. he will always be remembered along with the greats of Scottish comedy - Rikki Fulton, Jack Milroy, Jimmy Logan and Stanley Baxter, to name but a few.
There's a huge chasm to fill. R.I.P.Gerard Kelly.
I also enjoyed him as 'Bunny' in Ricky Gervais' Extras.
RIP
I saw him not long ago as the narrator in Rocky Horror and he looked like he enjoyed himself!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNaopdImdAA
I have seen him in lots of other things though.
RIP Gerard
Condolences to his family and friends. I remember his acting - brilliant!
he was supposed to be doing the glasgow shows in nov as well, wonder who they will getnow
Not under the patio - that was Trevor Jordache.
Barry Grant locked his character Callum Finnegan in a freight container at the docks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdrOEJ_JHF0
Gerard was a very versatile actor, and very funny indeed in Extras.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjrPNIblVfg
RIP Gerard.
I knew I remembered him from Brookside. Sorry it must be my age!
I didn't watch Extras
Me too!!
Smarties yum yum yum!!
RIP Gerard
I loved him in City Lights & Extras R.I.P Gerard