Big Tony / Simon Cowell on the red carpet
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X Factor legend and Simon Cowell’s former bodyguard Big Tony dies suddenly aged 64

He died on Easter Sunday

X Factor legend Big Tony has suddenly died at age 64 after working as the bodyguard for Simon Cowell.

Big Tony, whose real name is Tony Adkins, worked with Simon for eight years. A family member has confirmed that he died on Easter Sunday (April 20). At the time, he was attending a rugby tour.

Simon Cowell on the red carpet
Simon’s bodyguard died on Easter Sunday (Credit: Splashnews.com)
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Simon Cowell bodyguard Big Tony announced dead

Outside of working with Simon for many years during his X Factor days, Tony was also cast as a giant in Harry Potter

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Big Tony with friends

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Fabio Magnocavallo
Assistant Editor