Devastated Roy 'Chubby' Brown has paid an emotional tribute after the death of his “lost soul” son Martin.
The heartbroken comedian cancelled several performances last month after what he called a “family tragedy”.
The 74-year-old comedian was due to appear at Dundee’s Whitehall Theatre and Montrose Town Hall on consecutive nights, but pulled out at the 11th hour.
Roy’s management told Teesside Live at the time: “Roy has cancelled his imminent tour dates in Scotland due to a tragic family loss.
“Roy would appreciate dignity and privacy at this sad time.”
But today, it was confirmed the tragedy referred to was the death of his son, Martin Thomas Reilly.
And now dad-of-seven "Chubby" has paid his own poignant public tribute to Martin.
Calling it a “time of great sorrow”, he said: “Martin made me laugh and he made me cry.
“He was a lost soul and he has finally found peace”
He also thanked the public and press “for allowing him his privacy and dignity” during such a difficult time.
In 2009, Mr Reilly, then aged 35, was jailed for four years for his part in a drugs distribution ring.
At the time, Chubby - real name Royston Vasey - spoke of his sadness, telling The Gazette: “Although Martin is a grown man of 35 and making his own way in life I’m very sad to learn he is in this kind of trouble.”
Mr Reilly’s funeral was held yesterday, Wednesday, April 4, at Teesside Crematorium, Acklam.
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