Tributes have been paid after the death of comedian Paul Sneddon - better known as Vladimir McTavish.
Announcing his death, The Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow said he was "a much treasured and loved" part of the Scottish comedy circuit.
Sneddon became a mainstay of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe during a 30-year long stand-up career and appeared on several BBC radio and TV programmes.
He was due to perform at the festival in August, with a show exploring "three months of chemotherapy" he underwent at the start of the year.
In a statement, The Stand said: "He was as known for his kindness, encouragement and generosity as he was for his immense talent.