Tommy Cannon led the tributes after his best friend Bobby Ball died aged 76.
Bobby – who was one half of the comedy double act Cannon & Ball – died after testing positive with coronavirus.
His comedy partner Tommy Cannon shared with the world he was “devastated” at the news of his friend’s death.
In tribute, he wrote: “Rock on, my good friend, I can’t believe this, I’m devastated.”
They hosted ITV’s The Cannon and Ball show together for nine years and over the years, their friendship flourished.
Also paying loving tribute, Bobby’s heartbroken wife Yvonne gushed over her late husband.
She said: “I will always miss him, he was so joyful, full of fun and mischievous.”
Tributes were flooding social media from all walks of showbiz for the late comedian.
Fellow comedian Jason Manford wrote: “So heartbroken to read about the passing of comedy legend Bobby Ball.
“Such a hilarious man. The comedy community is a poorer place without him. #RockOn#RIPBobbyBall.”
Les Dennis typed out on Twitter: “Just heard the sad news that the wonderful Bobby Ball has died.
“He was a true entertainer with real funny bones.
“Thoughts with Tommy,Yvonne and his family at this sad time. RIP Bobby.”
Joe McElderry penned: “Very sad to hear the passing of Bobby Ball! I got to spend time working with him a couple of years back!
“And we had the best time! Love and thoughts to his family and @TheTommyCannon.”