Vincent Friell dead at 64: Tributes to Still Game & Trainspotting star

STILL GAME and Trainspotting star Vincent Friell has died aged 64.

The actor's agent confirmed he passed away.

Vincent (right) in the hit flick Restless Natives
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Vincent (right) in the hit flick Restless NativesCredit: Alamy
He starred in several iconic creations from Scottish film and TV
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He starred in several iconic creations from Scottish film and TVCredit: BBC
Tributes have poured in for the star
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Tributes have poured in for the starCredit: BBC
The star's agent confirmed he passed away
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The star's agent confirmed he passed awayCredit: Brennan Artists
He came to Still Game as Craigland property developer Chris
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He came to Still Game as Craigland property developer ChrisCredit: BBC

Vincent starred in several iconic creations of Scottish film and TV.

The Glasgow-born star shot to fame for his role as Will, one-half of the tour-bus robbing Edinburgh duo in the legendary film Restless Natives.

He also went on to star as Diane's Father in the iconic film Trainspotting.

The star returned to Glasgow for a role in Still Game, where he played Craiglang property developer Chris who planned to shut down The Clansman in the episode "Who's The Daddy".

Former radio presenter Ronnie McGhie shared a touching tribute to the star.

He said: "I'm totally shocked to hear that Scottish actor Vincent Friell has passed away.

"He was in many programmes, but it's his performance in the movie Restless Natives that he'll be remembered for. A wonderful film.

"My thoughts are with his family and friends. Vincent, you shall be missed."

Another fan said: "Dear Vincent Friell you were so great. Funny as anything and a really clever actor. Such a loss."

A third posted: "Vincent Friell R.I.P Brilliant Actor lovely man. Loved you work & meeting you over the years my friend."

Film director Carter Ferguson said: "I'm so sorry to hear that Vince Friell has passed away.

"What a lovely, funny, talented guy. He joined us on my feature film, Fast Romance. A homage in many ways to films like Restless Natives, for which he was so famous.

"What a legend."

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