Tony Adkins, better known as Simon Cowell ’s bodyguard “Big Tony” on The X-Factor and Pop Idol, has died aged 64, his family have confirmed.

Tony Adkins, 48, was arrested Friday after he was “identified as a suspect in a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a bicyclist,” according to GCSO. Tony Adkins' mugshot.

X Factor legend Tony Adkins, affectionately known as Big Tony, passed away at the age of 64 on Easter Sunday during a rugby tour. A family member broke the sad news on social media.

The body was identified as 63-year-old Tony Adkins Melton, of Greeneville. Police said Tuesday that his cause of death has not yet been determined as they are awaiting the autopsy results. --- ...

ALL RIGHT, MARK, THANK YOU. COVERING SEMINOLE COUNTY AND ALTAMONTE SPRINGS. MAN NOW IN CUSTODY AFTER POLICE SAY HE PULLED A GUN ON HIS WIFE, FORCING OFFICERS TO SHOOT HIM. WESH 2’S TONY ADKINS ...