18-02-2025
Still Game legend dies as tributes pour in for the 'absolute legend'
A Still Game legend has died and tributes are flooding in for the beloved actor.
The director of the iconic Scottish TV series, Michael Hinnes, took to X to say that Jimmy Martin, who played Eric has passed away.
Jimmy Martin is on the far left (Image: Newsquest) He said: "Just to let all the Still Game fans out there that Jimmy Martin "Eric" passed away today.
"He was a wonderful actor and I was honoured to call him pal."
Just to let all the #StillGame fans out there that Jimmy Martin 'Eric' passed away today. He was a wonderful actor and I was honoured to call him pal.
— Michael Hines (@MrMHines) February 18, 2025
One commenter on the post said: "RIP Jimmy "Eric" Martin you absolute legend."
Another said: "Sorry to hear that. Thank you for the memories."
The 93-year-old actor served in the Navy and had just been awarded a top royal honour.
