Alan Longmuir, a founding member and bassist of Scottish band The Bay City Rollers, has died at the age of 70.
It is reported that the musician had returned to his native Edinburgh for treatment after becoming ill while on holiday.
Liam Rudden, writer of the Bay City Rollers musical I Ran With the Gang, tweeted a statement from Alan Longmuir's family announcing his passing.
Statement from Eileen and @alanlongmuirbcr’s family... #BayCityRollers pic.twitter.com/KNGVSIgMbu
— Líam Rudden 🧢 (@LiamRudden) July 2, 2018
It read: "We are devastated to share the news that Alan has passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
"He was an extraordinary man with an extraordinary heart.
"He brought so much love and kindness to everyone he met, and he leaves a huge hole in our family.
"He would humbly say he was 'just a plumber from Edinburgh who got lucky'. However, we are the lucky ones; the ones that were lucky enough to have Alan as part of our lives.
"We'd like to thank everyone for the love and support that they have provided so far."
The Bay City Rollers were one of the biggest teen bands of the 1970s, selling over 100 million records with hits including Bye Bye Baby and Shang-a-Lang.
The band's frontman Les McKeown was among those to pay tribute to Alan Longmuir, writing:
"RIP Alan Longmuir... the original Bay City Roller."
— Les McKeown (@LesMcKeownUK) July 2, 2018
