Deacon Blue singer Ricky Ross has shared an emotional tribute to a fan who lost his life to coronavirus.
The Scots musician posted a video of him performing legendary anthem Dignity on Twitter, an ode to Bill Cox, "a real friend" to the band members of Deacon Blue.
Ricky revealed Bill's daughter told him he asked for Dignity to be played 'very, very loudly', before he sadly passed away.
Ricky introduced the video by saying: "We lost a real friend tonight. We heard the news of the death of Bill Cox who was someone who we got to know, by stepping out of gigs and Bill would always be there. He'd be there at Deacon Blue gigs, he'd be there at my solo shows. And he'd always be there. He'd be there at lots and lots of gigs.
"He lost his battle with Covid-19 tonight. We've been hearing updates from his daughter Melissa. We're just all terribly sad.
"And she told me that before Bill died she played him this song very, very loudly. So I want to play it tonight for Bill, very quietly. This is for Bill Cox."
Since being shared on Twitter, dozens have commented to pay their tributes, including Deacon Blue drummer Dougie Vipond who said: "A lovely, gentle man...rest in peace Bill".
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