Still Game actor Stevie Allen has passed away as his co-stars pay tribute to the actor who was "full of fun".
The comedic actor, who played Frank "Manky Frankie" Riley in the hit Scottish sitcom, died on Thursday, with the likes of Greg Hemphill taking to social media to share their respects.
Jane McCarry, who played the iconic Isa. has been left devastated by the news, with the pair having known each other since they were children. Greg, who played Victor McDade and co-wrote Still Game, took to Twitter following the news.
He said: "Gutted to hear the news that Stevie Allen has sadly passed away. He was out with us only briefly on Still Game, but boy did he leave an impression. Xxx"
Still Game and former Taggart star Colin McCredie said: "A lovely guy. A year above me at the Academy. Did a few Taggarts with him too."
Many fans and fellow actors were also quick to post tributes to the funnyman.
Television presenter Ross Owen Tweeted: "RIP actor Stevie Allen, widely remembered as Manky Frankie in #StillGame"
One fan said: "Sad to hear of the passing of Stevie Allen.
"RIP Manky Frankie he was part of one of the greatest episodes of #StillGame Xx"
Stevie was known for a number of roles throughout his career including that of the first murderer in Shakespeare's Macbeth. He also played Len and Rory Cassidy in episodes of Taggart between 1995 and 1996.
The actor then took a step back from the entertainment industry, working as a paramedic within the Scottish Ambulance prior to his death.
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