X-Factor legend and Simon Cowell’s former bodyguard dies, aged 64 - The bodyguard was often called upon to remove angry contestants on the talent show ...

An X Factor legend died at the age of 64 on Easter Sunday, a family member has confirmed on social media while sharing a touching tribute to the security guard ...

Vale Tony." Tony Adkins appeared on the X Factor for eight years. Picture: Alamy Tony had previously opened up about his connection with Simon, telling the Mirror: "Simon was so laid-back and a ...

An X Factor legend has died at the age of 64 on Easter Sunday, as confirmed by family on social media with a touching tribute ...

Tony Adkins, better known as Big Tony, has died aged 64, his cousin confirmed on social media. The former X Factor and Britain's Got Talent bodyguard was a close friend of Simon Cowell ...

X Factor legend Tony Adkins, better known as Big Tony, died aged 64 on Easter Sunday while on a rugby tour. A family member confirmed the tragic news on social media. Sharing a picture of Tony ...

Tony Adkins (PA) Adkins was also full of warm words ... Adkins's time on The X-Factor came to an end in 2009 when he was replaced with a three-man security team as part of a show revamp.