Runrig singer Bruce Guthro dies aged 62

Runrig lead vocalist Bruce Guthro has died, MP and former bandmate Pete Wishart has said.

Singer-songwriter Guthro joined the Scottish rock band in 1998 and remained with the group until its final performances in 2018.

Mr Wishart said the 62-year-old Canadian had been an exceptional singer, musician and song writer.

He added: "He was just the nicest person you could ever hope to meet and a joy to perform with.

"An exceptional singer, musician and song writer taken far too soon. We are going to miss him".

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