Tributes paid to ‘inventive’ artist and playwright John Byrne
Tributes have been paid to the “supremely talented” artist and playwright John Byrne, creator of TV show Tutti Frutti, who has died at the age of 83.
The Fine Art Society announced the Paisley-born polymath, also known for works including his play The Slab Boys, died “peacefully” on Thursday with his wife Jeanine by his side.
As well as being a “masterful” painter, Byrne designed record covers for the likes of Donovan, The Beatles, Gerry Rafferty and Sir Billy Connolly.
His work is held in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and the and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.
