Star of Extras and City Lights

Actor and comedian Gerard Kelly has died at the age of 51 after suffering a brain aneurysm earlier this week.

The Glasgow-born performer appeared in Rab C Nesbitt, Scotch and Wry and alongside Ricky Gervais in Extras, where he played Bunny.

Kelly died in intensive care at London’s West Middlesex University Hospital on Thursday evening after collapsing at his home.

A statement issued by his family 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 shot to fame in Scotland as would-be author Willie Melvin in the comedy City Lights, and also played Callum Finnegan in Brookside and hardman Jimmy in Eastenders.

Here he is in Extras:

Published: 29 Oct 2010