After BBC Scotland confirmed his tragic death, we decided to take a look back into the archives of Andy Gray’s career from the 1970s to present day, through panto to television, to celebrate the Perth-based actor’s life.
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. ANDY GRAY BACK IN EDINBURGH WHERE HE STUDIED AT QUEEN MARGARET COLLEGE, HE IS ACTING IN THE HYPOCHONDRIAK WITH SYLVESTER MCCOY AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, FOR PAGE11 PIECE.
BBC Scotland confirmed the death of the 60-year-old star of City Lights, Naked Video and River City. Photo: BILL HENRY
. Naked Video
Andy on scene with the cast of Naked Video, a BBC Scotland sketch show that was aired on BBC Two from May 1986 to November 1991. From Left to right: GREGOR FISHER, ELAINE C SMITH, ANDY GRAY, HELEN LEDERER, TONY ROPER, JOHN SPARKES, JONATHAN WATSON, RON BAIN Photo: UNKNOWN
. Pantomime Days
Andy Gray on stage at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh, playing Buttons in Cinderella. The Perth-based actor was one of the stars of the Christmas pantomime at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh each year. Photo: Douglas Robertson
9. The Fringe
Andy was also a huge draw at the Fringe thanks to his theatre double act with Grant Stott. The pair starred in the 2013 Kiss Me Honey Honey, Fringe show being rehearsed at the Gilded Balloon Teviot. Photo: Ian Rutherford
10. Edinburgh acknowledged
In 2017, Andy was acknowledged alongside fellow panto stars for his contribution to the city of Edinburgh at the City Chambers with the Lord Provost. Photo: PHIL WILKINSON