'X Factor' legend breathes his last at 64

X Factor legend has died at the age of 64 after working alongside Simon Cowell for eight years on the ITV show.

Tony Adkins, who was widely-known as Big Tony, sadly passed away on Easter Sunday while on a scheduled rugby tour.

His death was announced by a family member in a heart-breaking post that read, “It is with great sadness my family would like to announce that my Cousin Big Tony, Simon Cowell's ex bodyguard, passed away on Easter Sunday while on a Rugby Tour.

“He was a loveable Rogue and will be missed very much, RIP Big T.”

In addition, Adkins’ death was also mourned by Hammersmith and Fulham RFC, sharing their tribute to him on multiple social media platforms.

They said, “It is with immense sadness that Hammersmith & Fulham RFC pays tribute to a true gent and great Hammer, Tony Adkins, who passed away on Easter Sunday whilst on tour with the Club in Poland.”

The late actor rose to fame after he portrayed the role of a giant in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two back in 2011.