Bob Heatlie has passed away at the age of 76, with Shakin’ Stevens paying tribute to the Merry Christmas Everyone songwriter.
Born in Craigmillar back in 1946, Bob passed away on April 8 with friends and family sharing condolences, according to The Mirror. Posting to social media, Shakin’ Stevens said he and his partner Sue were sending love to Bob’s family.
Taking to Twitter, Shakin' Stevens whose real name is Michael Barratt said: "Last weekend we heard the sad news that our dear friend, Bob Heatlie, had passed away.
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“Bob was not only exceptionally talented, but also a great human being. A light has gone out, and we will sorely miss our friend. All our love to Bob’s family at this sad time. Shaky & Sue."
The Scottish star was most well known for working with Shakin’, real name Michael Barrratt, on the 1985 song Merry Christmas Evereyone - which landed the Christmas Number One slot in the same year.
Fans have also paid tribute, with one writing: "Our Condolences go you and Sue from us Both Stuart and Gaynor With the Loss of your Dear Friend."
"Sad news. Such a talented songwriter, especially love Cry Just A Little Bit, Breaking Up My Heart, Woman and of course, Merry Christmas Everyone," said a second.
Before a third went on to write: "Bob was a great guy and friend. He gave up his time for free to help produce my son's first CD as he saw his talent."
A fourth penned: "Aw so sad, RIP Bob, thinking of his family and friends."
Previously, Bob spoke candidly about the money he made from the mega-hit and explained it helped him financially each year after its release.
Speaking to BBC Scotland, he said: "It is a nice little pension, I always thought it would be nice to create a Christmas hit that would become an evergreen.
"I didn't think it would happen, but it did."
It's believed that Bob raked in most of the £130,000 the song made on an annual basis, while Shakin' Stevens made around £5,000 to £10,000 per year as his vocals were on the song.
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