NICOLA Sturgeon has paid tribute to Scottish singer Sydney Devine who has died aged 81.
The First Minister said Devine was "synonymous with Scottish entertainment".
She tweeted: "So sad. For Scots of a certain vintage - which definitely includes me - the name Sydney Devine was once synonymous with Scottish entertainment. A true legend. My condolences to his loved ones."
So sad. For Scots of a certain vintage
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) February 13, 2021
- which definitely includes me - the name Sydney Devine was once synonymous with Scottish entertainment. A true legend. My condolences to his loved ones. https://t.co/pjJm2g2MtO
The star had been in Ayr University Hospital for the past three weeks where he was battling chest problems.
However, the singer sadly passed away on Saturday morning according to the Pavilion Theatre.
General manager at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre Iain Gordon paid tribute to the performer.
He wrote: "This is probably the hardest thing that I have ever had to announce and put on social media, this morning at 3:30am, our friend and star of the Pavilion and Scottish legend Sydney Devine has passed away.
"I have worked with Sydney and the band since 1976 and have to say, I have never seen a bad performance, he was the ultimate showman and performer.
"That is truly hard to find in this business. Syd always took time for everyone, fans, staff and other performers."
So sad. For Scots of a certain vintage
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) February 13, 2021
- which definitely includes me - the name Sydney Devine was once synonymous with Scottish entertainment. A true legend. My condolences to his loved ones. https://t.co/pjJm2g2MtO
Devine has been a major recording and performance star since the seventies.
"He was one of the Pavilion Family and is a great loss to everyone who followed him over the years. Generations of families have grown up with Sydney, playing his music and passing it down through the generations," Gordon continued.
"Over the years, we have seen parents bringing their kids to see him and in turn, they would bring their kids to the annual 'Sydney Devine Weekend'.
"Our condolences to Shirley and all the family at this time.
"From everyone at the Pavilion, thank you for the memories Sydney. You will never be forgotten, rest in peace."
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