Robert Carlyle has called Oscar nominated actor Tom Wilkinson "one of the greats" after the death of his The Full Monty co-star.
In a statement to the PA news agency, Carlyle said: "So sad to hear of Tom's passing.
"He’ll be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of working with him.
"Such a huge performer, a real titan of an actor, one of the greats of not only his, but of any generation."
Will Young also paid tribute to Wilkinson, who has died aged 75, describing him as "British acting royalty".
The singer said The Full Monty star Wilkinson came to his aid when he was going for acting auditions.
Young, who has appeared in Mrs Henderson Presents, Marple and Highland Park, wrote on Instagram: "Goodbye friend. Funny, bloody smart, helped me with auditions along with (Diana Hardcastle) and what a terrific actor. British acting royalty I salute you dear Tom xxx."
American filmmaker Scott Derrickson was another who paid tribute to Tom Wilkinson.
Derrickson, known for directing horror films such as Sinister and The Black Phone, recalled a time when the actor gave him a surprise kiss on the lips whilst on the set of The Exorcism Of Emily Rose.
On X, formerly Twitter, the film director wrote: "When we wrapped The Exorcism of Emily Rose, I went to him to say goodbye.
"As I went in for a hug, he turned sideways and put one arm around my shoulder.
"I said, 'Well that's a British hug if I’ve ever had one…’
"He frowned at me, then grabbed my face and kissed me right on the lips for a good five seconds, then declared loudly, ‘Don’t ever insult British affection or sense of romance! We invented the stuff!'"
He described Wilkinson as "an amazing talent and wonderful human being".
Source: Press Association
