RIVER CITY'S ANDY GRAY PASSES AWAY AGED 61, Andy Gray, seen in River City, has died aged 61, The actor's co-stars paid tribute to their friend and colleague, As well as his telly work, Andy was also an accomplished stage actor. Theres no one who can go through life without making a mistake. He retreated to his home in Perthshire and took the time to recover. Gray has five children. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. His partner, actor Tamara Kennedy, he reveals, has been amazing throughout and she presented him with a s*** card. Later, footage also emerged of Gray asking presenter Charlotte Jackson to tuck his microphone down his trousers. They have, after all, been called a good deal worse. We turned everything on its head. Now here he is on everybodys wishlist, because he comes along and hammers everything else., Were too quick to condemn, Gray agrees. Find out more, Gray and Keys continue to broadcast to millions, with beIn Sports, Logan's first high-profile job was at Sky Sports, where Keys and Gray were the big beasts, Gray and Keys live moments away from each other in one of the most exclusive parts of Qatar, Keys, left, at the Wolves v Liverpool fixtures at which he made comments about Sian Massey, the assistant referee, Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Give me immediate control of Man Utd transfers, Dock teams points for Klopp-like behaviour referees group, Leeds board consider sacking Javi Gracia as players apologise for snubbing fans in viral video, Referees body refutes Jurgen Klopp claims that Paul Tierney has anti-Liverpool agenda, Newcastle receive double boost in hunt for Champions League, Arsenal women have sold out the Emirates this did not happen by accident, turbulent days of the Premier Leagues inception. It really wasnt. Gray was sacked following the release of the video showing him making inappropriate comments to the presenter Charlotte Jackson. He began the 198788 season still with Villa, but was transferred to their local rivals West Bromwich Albion in September 1987 having not featured in a first team game for Villa that season. His River City co-star Gayle Telfer Stevens said Gray was a "national treasure". He added: Too hot to do anything with at the moment and unless you are in there (the pool) you cant sit out here. So dont ever think that it was.". Follow us on Twitter @DailyMirror - the official Daily Mirror & Mirror Online Twitter account - real news in real time. Yes. Keys, 63, quit in 2011 after he asked pundit Jamie Redknapp if he had slept with an ex by asking him, Did you smash it?. Still one of my favourites.. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Editors' Code of Practice. Coverage started for the 2013-14 season while they continued to present their TalkSport show from Qatar. I miss going on stage, but I think Im not going to do things professionally that make me unhappy. If I had a bad day on the pitch, I would look at the Sunday papers, see a rating of three out of 10, and that would be it. When Graeme talks, you listen. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Amid such warp-speed change, Keys and Gray are rare symbols of constancy, having managed, despite all the howling outrage that triggered their defenestration at Sky, to revive their double act at a Doha studio for an audience of 23 countries with beIN Sports. And Im already thinking about how Ill enter the stage. His blog on the site read: Richard Keys, sports presenter. Gray also provides betting tips for Betfair,[17] and also provided commentary for the EA Sports's FIFA of video games along with Clive Tyldesley and Martin Tyler from FIFA 06 to FIFA 11, until being replaced in FIFA 12 by Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith. The Arab world deserves a World Cup., Just as Keys is evangelical about Qatars credentials to produce a successful major tournament, he is excoriating about Englands efforts to do the same. BBC Scotland director Steve Carson said: We are deeply saddened by the news that one of Scotlands much loved comedy actors and close friend to many at BBC Scotland has passed away.". Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Also paying tribute to the much-loved actor was his onscreen wife, River City's Caitlin McLean. She added: "Not only was he an exceptional actor and entertainer who brought so much joy to so many people, he was an extraordinary man. I dont know. . The kings assistant, I think would be fair to say., Keys admits straight away that he does not own the property, saying: I would like to say that it is impressive because I own it, but I dont.. Born in Glasgow and with a mother from the Isle of Lewis,[5] Gray started his professional career as a player with Dundee United, where he scored 36 goals in 62 appearances He also played for Dundee United in the 1974 Scottish Cup Final finishing on the losing side as Celtic ran out 3-0 winners. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [10] Despite angry petitions from Everton fans wanting to keep Gray at Goodison Park, he left the club on 10 July 1985, returning to Aston Villa in a 150,000 deal. In 2008, Keane muttered acidly that he would rather go to the dentist than be an analyst, and yet has since made a veritable industry out of calling Harry Maguire a disgrace and threatening to punch David de Gea. Andy Gray didnt do thoughts of mortality. Or in that alleged case, 17 years ago. Ill enjoy doing panto and the Fringe show in the summer. He commentated for BBC Radio 5 Live in the 2002 World Cup and for ESPN in Euro 2008. The actor paid $2.26M in 1993 to buy this 6,747 sq ft house from actor Henry Winkler. "On screen and in person he could always make you laugh and was one of the kindest people to have around on any production. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The Kings is one of the only theatres to have a tradition of a pantette - where the cast sit in the auditorium and watch the front of house staff performing the show. Keys shows off his huge TV screen which he likes to watch football on - when he is not presenting, Keys says he bought himself the television as a present to himself when he moved out to Doha, Keys points to his cat Millie who he says he found in a dustbin in Doha. I cant be doing the wall routine, whereby you throw yourself off a wall 20 times. He spent one season at Ibrox, helping them win the Scottish Premier Division title the first of nine successive titles they would win. ANDY Gray recalls his arrival home from hospital earlier this year to discover his sister had stuck a Post-It note on his front door. Ive never been able to get my head around it. On screen and in person he could always make you laugh and was one of the kindest people to have around on any production. Being on the television presenting football may not leave Keys much time to relax in front of the box but when he does, he makes sure it is in front of a state of the art screen. And sure enough that was a different story.. After the bone marrow transplant he figured hed have the energy of the Captain Hook he once played in panto. I was really disappointed, he reflects. As you may or may not have guessed these are all items in former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys Middle East home. Its another note to remind him hes not 28 any longer. Rather than battering players, I try to look for reasons why they might be struggling. He said: On a Saturday I will tend to wear light, when it is daylight I will tend to wear light (suit) and Sunday, slightly darker because we are working through both (day and night)., Keys takes the cameras into his bedroom and is quick to point out that Andy Gray does not sleep there, Keys shows off his swimming pool but says it can be too hot to sit outside at times. Did he shift in the direction of a heavenly being during the darker times? It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Gray, 66, explained that he was deeply upset by those taking potshots at his character from a distance. Yet Gray was (as you would expect) terrified. Andy Cohen lives in the ultra-swanky West Village neighborhood in New York City inside a large duplex apartment that he created by converting three units together over . I'm a image maker based in a small rural Northumbrian village only two fields away from the family farm I grew up on. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Andie MacDowell showed off her gray hair on" The Drew Barrymore Show." The silver look is a product of quarantine and the actress is really "enjoying it." I had a womens team come to me a few years ago, Coventry Sphinx, desperate for kit, Keys said. In June 2013, Al Jazeera agreed a contract with Keys and Andy Gray. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [12], In mid-1988, he joined Rangers. [25] When he returned to the stage of the Kings Theatre in Edinburgh for their 2019 panto, it was an emotional milestone. "When you were in his presence you could feel it was of greatness. It has allowed you to form an opinion of me, whether its good or bad. Keys and Gray were given a given a warning by Sky after moaning that Sian Massey had been chosen as lineswoman for a Premier League game. Do I enjoy his company? Love you forever.. Picture: LWT. Offensive comments made off air about referees assistant Sian Massey were leaked along with footage of remarks made to Sky presenter Charlotte Jackson lead to Grays sacking and Keys resignation. Now, over a decade later, they open up . One moment, they are guests of honour for the opening of Dohas Waldorf Astoria. We were challenging the BBC and ITV the establishment. Oh well, Gray sighs, mournfully. Currently, Andy Gray works as a Senior Director, Human Resources at Money Management International. Straining under the weight of those memories. I wouldnt have wanted to spend this period with anyone other than him, Gray maintains. Scots TV and theatre star Andy Gray dies aged 61 18 January 2021 Alan Peebles Andy Gray as Pete Galloway in BBC soap River City Tributes have been paid to the actor Andy Gray who has died. I find it difficult when people who dont know me have such a damning view of me, he explains. 133 views, 2 likes, 1 loves, 2 comments, 3 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from First Apostolic Church of Centralia: 04-30-23 Sunday Morning Worship Rev Andy Urshan "Be Holy Still" Thank you for. The days and weeks after commencing treatment, Gray went through a huge range of emotions. It was all too much to bear. I dont understand it either. The pair left Sky in 2011 after tapes were leaked of the presenters making derogatory and sexist remarks about female assistant referee Sian Massey, as well as making inappropriate comments and sexual innuendos to colleagues. Ah, its the Chuckle Brothers! cries a voice in the distance. Photo: Andy Cohen/Instagram. They wave back, happy to accept this salute from one of Hollands greatest players as a compliment. Ive had this conversation with Wenger. And inside his cosy bungalow there are stacks of comic book memorabilia. When I was watching the build-up to the final last year, I said, This is one day when Id rather not be English. Gray was born in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. And if you hadnt been in the country already, we probably wouldnt have been sitting down and talking now.. Richard Keys and Andy Gray are now living in Qatar and working for beIN SPORTS. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He signed for Leeds United which carried on the family tradition of his father Frank Gray and his uncle Eddie Gray. "It was a set-up, of course it was. What happened to me was recorded on a telephone in that studio, it seems to me it was done with a specific purpose.". Your laugh will echo in Scotlands heart and you will never be forgotten. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He commentated for BBC Radio 5 Live in the 2002 World Cup and for ESPN in Euro 2008. Technology means that readers can shape a discussion. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.". It is why they sympathise with their old comrade Graeme Souness, who this season stoked a febrile response by labelling football a mans game. Martin McCardie, executive producer at BBC Scotland Studios, added: "When Andy joined River City in 2016 he had an extremely successful stage, TV and film career behind him, but the character of Pete Galloway turned out to be one of the most popular ever to pass through Shieldinch. But that wasnt the case. Nobody wanted us to succeed. I want to move on with my life.. What I cant understand is the people whove never met me, who dont know me or my family. As the TV presenter shows the cameras round his home, evidence that he is an animal lover is apparent as viewers are introduced to his two dogs, Bobby and Alf. "One of the finest our country has ever had the pleasure to experience and we were so lucky to have had the time we did with you. But its not that were inseparable. [30], (NB scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first). We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. Read about our approach to external linking. That's why his sudden death at 61 is such a cruel blow. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He laughs hard. I would rather be any other nationality. The presenter then shows off a colourful array of ties that he wears on screen. Also paying tribute to the much-loved actor was his onscreen wife, River City's Caitlin McLean. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. I am meeting the two of them at a delicate time. Tonight the world of Scottish entertainment is in mourning for a gifted comic actor, writer and genuinely nice man. Outside the consulting room the tears flowed. His signing was announced to the fans and media prior to The Wolves kick off at home to Crystal Palace, as a pre match celebration at the Molineux for an English record transfer fee of 1.49m. Still, for all this shared affection, the task of navigating present-day sensibilities is one they find fraught. You can make a complaint by using the report this post link . He and Allan Stewart had hoped to appear in one of the few surviving pantomimes in Milton Keynes but that too was cancelled. Love you forever.. 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I dont see myself going in for the long term because its quite exhausting. He sighs: I really dont know how someone like Una McLean managed those early rises., Gray has other plans. I dont see myself jumping into a big ensemble theatre piece and touring any more. [19] On 24 January it was announced that both Gray and Keys would be banned for one game. stay updated on all things soaps at our homepage, Do not sell or share my personal information. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. I dont believe those problems will exist here. Yes, Gray replies. Put the name of the local childrens hospice.. We look forward to hearing from you on heraldscotland.com. In October 1975, at the age of 19, he moved south to Aston Villa (newly promoted to the First Division) for 110,000 and was joint winner of England's golden boot with Arsenal's Malcolm Macdonald in 197677. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Andy Gray was born on 30 November, 1955 in Glasgow, Scotland. If you want to attend three or four games in one day, you will be able to. Steve Carson, director of BBC Scotland, said: "We are deeply saddened by the news that one of Scotland's much loved comedy actors and close friend to many at BBC Scotland, Andy Gray has passed away. A female linesman. Co-presenter Andy Gray, 64, was fired after making sexist comments about a lineswoman. The man who fronted Skys coverage of the Premier League for almost two decades set off for a new chapter with Andy Gray in Qatar working for beIN Sports in Doha after he quit the UK sports giant in the wake of their now notorious sexist behaviour. To see the satisfaction that Keys and Gray exude here is to understand their reluctance to bite the hand that feeds. Duncan Lindsay Monday 18 Jan 2021 5:04 pm. Just when they thought they had put a sufficient gap between themselves and their tumultuous downfall on British television, Gabby Logan published her memoir this month. It is a fascinating tale.. Today, as with about every other day in the tiny emirate that has given them a shot at reinvention, the sun is shining. Were not Eric and Ernie., Hes not going to sell much ice cream going at that speed, Gray shoots back, reprising the famous Morecambe and Wise sketch about an ambulance siren. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. heraldscotland.com is tackling this problem by allowing only subscribers to comment. Backup Channel - This is for his more chill streams, don't expect high energy here. Gray has always said he was a committed atheist. Tributes have been paid to the actor Andy Gray who has died at the age of 61. Put the name of the local childrens hospice., Past transgressions might mean that Keys is mercilessly vilified for every message he posts on social networks, but he purports not to care any longer. I enjoy getting our Fringe shows together., Does he have a bucket list? Why? they ask. Ultimately, a little persuasion by Keys helped to win him round, with the pair resolving that there is still much they want to say. In the summer of 2010, the channel relaunched Monday Night Football, a new platform for Gray's punditry. And I asked what would happen if I didnt have the transplant; what would be the prognosis? Mostly known as Andy. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Today, Sky is the establishment. We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories. 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Im tired of seeing this stuff its nonsense., Even at 65, it is classic Keys, described by his sidekick as having the hide of a rhinoceros, to return fire with interest. Richard Keys and Andy Gray, posing for pictures here on the sun-drenched terrace at Doha Golf Club, their precious sanctuary, spin around, nonplussed. The man who fronted Sky's coverage of the Premier League for almost two decades set off for a new chapter with Andy Gray in Qatar working for beIN Sports in Doha after he quit the UK sports. [21] Barney Francis, Sky Sports' managing director, said Gray was dismissed "in response to new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behaviour in an off-air incident that took place in December 2010". For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Richard Keys, right with Andy Gray, believes the pair were 'set up' by Sky, The two men used to be the faces of Sky Sports' football coverage, Gray and Keys now host football programmes for beIN Sports, Sian Massey was chosen as lineswoman for Wolves against Liverpool in January 2011, Keys was making light of his previous comments while selling personalised greetings on Cameo, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Andrew Gray (Andy) See Photos. River City star Andy Gray has died at the age of 61. I dont intend to see her in court, but I think there are things that can be settled away from that., Gray added: I was really disappointed. Andy left River City in 2018, after he was diagnosed with a rare type of blood cancer, MDS or Myelodysplastic syndromes. We are all very much more careful, those of us of a certain age, Keys smiles. Andy and I were easy targets. Or in that alleged case, 17 years ago. Andy Gray as Pete Galloway in BBC soap River City, Andy Gray, second from the left in the back row, starred as "Chancer" in the hit 1980s comedy show "City Lights", Andy Gray performing at the Edinburgh Festival in 2013, Andy Gray, pictured with Grant Stott, had been one of the stars at Edinburgh's King's Theatre pantomime for years, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. For a couple of months I was my sister. A light bulb appears in his head. He won 20 caps for Scotland . They present English and European football coverage from Doha, Qatar, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and FA Cup . Share He spent two seasons with the Merseyside club, winning the FA Cup in May 1984.

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