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Myra McFadyen as Clara in the 2017 Citizens Theatre Glasgow and Royal Lyceum Edinburgh production of Hay Fever. Image by Mihaela Bodlovic care of Citizens Theatre.

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‘She could change a room with a blink’: Scots star of original Mamma Mia! dies
Myra McFadyen, who has died aged 68, was an actress who brought a mercurial mix of lightness and depth to her work on stage and screen.

The Herald has published 32 death notices in the last 7 days.

The Herald has published 32 death notices in the last 7 days.

32 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

When the Queen came round to tea in Glasgow with her childhood friend

Charles Munro with his late wife Margaret

Charles Munro with his late wife Margaret

Pioneering head of sport who helped nurture Scotland’s TV talent dies

‘A whirlwind of fun’: journalist who was one of the best-known faces on Scottish TV

Jim Farmer was known as Mr Golf in his native St Andrews

Jim Farmer was known as Mr Golf in his native St Andrews

Farewell to Mr Golf as celebrated St Andrews pro Jim Farmer dies at 76

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Fearless Scots comedian Janey Godley lived - and died - on her own terms

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Lawyer who fought against plans for new Scottish inner-city motorway dies

The Herald published 21 death notices last week.

The Herald published 21 death notices last week.

21 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

Bill Munro, founder of Barrhead Travel

Bill Munro, founder of Barrhead Travel

Scot who was 'the architect of the modern travel industry' dies

‘Warm and wise’: academic who fostered understanding between Greeks and Scots dies

‘Guitar playing that changed my life’: musician who flourished in Scotland dies

The Herald published 25 death notices last week.

The Herald published 25 death notices last week.

25 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

Sir John Campbell

Sir John Campbell

‘A hill farmer at heart’: entrepreneur who built up £80m firm dies

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Media advisor who became influential figure in post-devolution politics dies

The Herald has published 31 death notices in the last 7 days.

The Herald has published 31 death notices in the last 7 days.

31 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

Alex Salmond in 2015

Alex Salmond in 2015

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Brian Taylor: I knew Alex Salmond for decades. He was flawed but almost unstoppable

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‘Times were hard’: Tough footballer who took bus home from Scotland games

Artist James Greer at work

Artist James Greer at work

Renowned artist and teacher who created 36 views of landmark Scottish hill

Alex Salmond at the party's local government election manifesto launch at the Caird Hall, Dundee. Photo Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Alex Salmond at the party's local government election manifesto launch at the Caird Hall, Dundee. Photo Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Obituary: A fierce campaigner and master tactician who reshaped Scottish politics

The Herald has published 24 death notices in the last 7 days.

The Herald has published 24 death notices in the last 7 days.

24 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

A fixer and a street fighter: Glasgow court lawyer who ‘wasn’t afraid of anyone’ dies

Veteran MP and early supporter of Scottish devolution wasn't a typical Tory

‘A heavenly man and a beautiful singer’: star of Scottish Opera dies

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Tributes to alcohol treatment pioneer who established groundbreaking Glasgow unit

The Herald has published 24 death notices in the last 7 days.

The Herald has published 24 death notices in the last 7 days.

24 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

‘More than sports club’: activist who founded groundbreaking grassroots club dies

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Footballer who played with Alex Ferguson and resisted approaches by Jock Stein dies

The Herald has published 29 death notices in the last 7 days.

The Herald has published 29 death notices in the last 7 days.

29 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

Garry Robson in a production of Edmund the Learned Pig. Photograph by Joel Fyldes.

Garry Robson in a production of Edmund the Learned Pig. Photograph by Joel Fyldes.

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'I should’ve been dead at 15 months old' - Tributes to Scots actor and writer

The Herald has published 32 death notices in the last 7 days.

The Herald has published 32 death notices in the last 7 days.

32 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

Inspiring teacher at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and distinguished baritone

Prominent trade unionist, Greenham Common activist and writer for The Herald

The Herald has published 32 death notices in the last 7 days.

The Herald has published 32 death notices in the last 7 days.

32 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

Duncan with his nephews Teddy and Dougie

Duncan with his nephews Teddy and Dougie

Scottish poet, actor and author who penned mental health book

Hard-tackling wing forward mentored by the Voice of Rugby dies

Tributes to 'Glasgow patriot' who helped found ground-breaking theatre

These Scots led memorable lives

These Scots led memorable lives

They will be missed: Seven notable Scots we have lost this summer

Trailblazing vet who created Scotland’s world-famous Institute of Aquaculture dies

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Scottish rugby internationalist who played in infamous defeat by South Africa dies

The Herald has published 25 death notices in the last 7 days.

The Herald has published 25 death notices in the last 7 days.

25 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

Bestselling author who wrote evocative account of growing up in Glasgow dies

The Herald has published 35 death notices in the last 7 days.

The Herald has published 35 death notices in the last 7 days.

35 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

Scotland’s Pocket Hercules who built his strength on the farm

Husky-voiced actor lit up the Citizens Theatre before joining The Bill and EastEnders

Ron Bain (far left) with Mariam Margolyes, Richard Stilgoe, Tracey Ullman and Roger Sloman in A Kick Up the 80s in 1981

Ron Bain (far left) with Mariam Margolyes, Richard Stilgoe, Tracey Ullman and Roger Sloman in A Kick Up the 80s in 1981

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'One of the nice ones': Linchpin of Scottish comedy scene dies

The Herald has published 32 death notices in the last 7 days.

The Herald has published 32 death notices in the last 7 days.

32 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

'I was pushing my abs back in with my thumbs': Gory glory of Scottish weightlifter

‘He was having the time of his life’. Dentist with passion for sports

23 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

23 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

23 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

‘Man of action’ in housing who helped transform a Glasgow community

24 death notices of the last week from The Herald

24 death notices of the last week from The Herald

24 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald

Professor Thomas Stuart Murray

Professor Thomas Stuart Murray

Ayrshire boy who grew up to transform the education of GPs

Glasgow conductor who triumphed at Last Night of the Proms and won worldwide renown