US EditionX Factor's Legend Bodyguard Tony Adkins Dies Aged 64 - Manchester Evening News
- Tony Adkins, popularly called Big Tony, passed away at the age of 64 on Easter Sunday during a rugby tour in Poland.
- Adkins worked as Simon Cowell's bodyguard on The X Factor for eight years, often removing rowdy contestants during auditions.
- He also traveled widely with Hammersmith and Fulham RFC, collecting badges from cities such as Barcelona and Prague, and had a brief role as a giant in the final Harry Potter film released in 2011.
- A cousin announced his death on social media calling him a 'loveable Rogue' and Hammersmith and Fulham RFC described him as a 'true gent and great Hammer'.
- Adkins's passing while on tour reflects his lifelong commitment to rugby and his notable security role, leaving a significant impact on X Factor viewers and colleagues.
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The Independent (US)Tributes paid as X-Factor legend ‘Big Tony’ dies, aged 64
The bodyguard was often called upon to remove angry contestants on the talent show
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Tony Adkins dead: X Factor bodyguard dies aged 64 as tributes pour in
Britain's Got Talent and X Factor bodyguard legend Tony Adkins has died at the age of 64. Adkins, who has been described as a 'loveable rogue' had worked closely with the Britain's Got Talent judging team and was a close personal friend of Simon Cowell. His cousin shared a heartfelt message and an image online: "It is with great sadness my family would like to announce that my Cousin Big Tony, Simon Cowell's ex bodyguard, passed away on Easter S…
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