Loved ones of legendary Glasgow actor Rony Bridges have launched a fundraiser to support a charity close to his heart following his sad passing.

The performer, who had appeared in a number of roles including Star Wars and Outlander, died last Sunday. 

During his downtime, caring Rony was a board member at charity Starchild - a campaign set up to help vulnerable and marginalised locals in Uganda.

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Now his fellow board member, Lynn Campbell, has urged people to donate cash in Rony's memory for the cause he felt so strongly about during his time on earth.

Posting on the gofundme page, Lynn said: "On July 14 my dear friend and fellow board member of Starchild gained his angel wings.  

"To honour his memory we would like to continue the fundraising he started with this year's Art for Africa event in May to continue the Autusm project which has been the recent focus of Starchild to provide a safe space for autistic children and their families to meet.

"Here they would receive support and the opportunity to access creative arts, peer support and lifeskills.  

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"Rony loved sunflowers, therefore it seems only fitting that we name this much needed centre the Sunflower Sanctuary as a lasting tribute to an incredible man who touched and changed the  lives of so many.  

"Therefore, if friends should desire, contributions in lieu of flowers would be very gratefully received.  

"RIP Rony may your light shine eternal."

We told how hundreds of tributes were paid to Rony when news spread that he had passed away.

One person wrote on social media: "He was such a lovely man and we will miss him so much. RIP."

Another commented: "Thank you for being you - caring, kind, and always taking the time to chat with my son, brother and I. You will be sadly missed."

You can donate to Rony's favourite charity HERE.