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X 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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