Floral tributes to Sydney at Pavilion ‘stolen’
FANS of Sydney Devine have been left devastated after flower tributes to the late singer were stolen over the weekend. They had been leaving tokens of their grief including flowers, candles and photographs on the steps of the Pavilion Theatre, where the legendary singer regularly performed.
The 81-year-old showman from Cleland in Lanarkshire passed away at 3.30am on Saturday morning, according to Iain Gordon, the manager of Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre.
The star had been admitted to University Hospital in Ayr suffering from an unknown illness.
Mr Devine was best known for his version of the song Tiny Bubbles, selling millions of records throughout his long career.
Now, the theatre has urged fans to leave their tributes at specific times to avoid future theft, after bouquets of flowers went missing from the venue.
Outraged fans suspect they have been stolen to give as Valentine’s Day gifts.
Karen Bishop, 56, discovered the flowers were missing.
She said it was “absolutely disgusting”, adding: “Sydney Devine gave so, so much to the people of Scotland, not only for his great work on stage but he was a great fundraiser for charities.
“He made visits to hospitals and the homes of people who were ill – and then someone does this to his memory? It is absolutely disgusting and I hope they read this to know how outraged all Sydney’s fans are.”
A spokesperson for the Pavilion Theatre said: “Some fans are leaving flowers outside in memory of Sydney Devine, and unfortunately, some of these have been stolen.
“If you wish to leave any memorials, we please ask that you do so between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday and our staff will take these in and place them on stage, around Sydney’s mic stand.
“Thank you for doing this, it is very much appreciated and we will update you with a few pictures over the coming days.”
Meanwhile, the florist from whom the original flowers came has now offered to replace the stolen bouquets free of charge.
Marlene’s Flowers in Tollcross Road in Glasgow is providing replacement flowers.
It was hailed as an kind gesture.”
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