We are saying a fond farewell to the award-winning Bob Stott with a picture tribute to the South Tyneside man who lit up stages for decades.
Today, we remember him through a selection of Shields Gazette archive photos spanning from 1976 to 2016.
They include Bob performing as Dame Dotty, Widow Twankey, and in the Laffalang show. They also include Bob appearing in a Gilbert and Sullivan production in 2014.
Have a look and see how many of these great scenes you remember. And why not get in touch to share your own memories of one of South Tyneside’s brightest stars.
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1. A special day in 2016
Bob's special day in 2016 when he received the Special Recognition Trophy at the Best of South Tyneside Awards from Ray Spencer MBE. | sg
2. Laughs galore in 2015
Members of the Westovians - Bob Stott, Rosie Ramsey, Colin Plews, Stephen Sullivan and Hazel Pude - preparing for their Easter Laffalang show 11 years ago. | Local Library
3. Bob as Dame Dotty
Bob Stott dressed as his iconic pantomime character, Dame Dotty. | Iconic Media Group
4. Fun times in 2014
Bob Stott and Paul Dunn were in jovial form at the Westovians Theatre Laugh-a-Lot show in 2014. | Local Library