Comedian Ian Royce, who was the warm-up man on a number of major TV shows has died. He was 51.

The news was posted on social media by his daughter Roxanne: "It is with our greatest regret that we have to tell you all that Ian has passed away today from severe pneumonia and multiple organ failure. He was in no pain and was surrounded by friends and family. He put up a good fight but is in a better place now. Roxanne x"