British Veteran Entertainer, Keith Harris is dead aged 67

Veteran entertainer Keith Harris, best-known for his ventriloquist act with puppet Orville the Duck, has died of cancer aged 67.

The star had a 50-year career in show business which saw him perform at birthday parties for Princes William and Harry, as well as appearing on Top of the Pops with Orville.

He died this morning at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

His agent Robert C. Kelly wrote on Twitter: 'Sad to announce death from cancer of my client, dear friend and great talent, Keith Harris.'

Mr Harris is survived by his fourth wife Sarah and his three children Skye, 27, 15-year-old Kitty and Shenton, 13.