Confirmed at 8:49 by the BBC and later on twitter by his son. Paul Daniels has passed away in the early hours of this morning.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35829251
Thoughts go out to his family and friends.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35829251
Another sad day for Entertainment in this country, a quality act in every sense of the word.Magician Paul Daniels has died aged 77, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
He was at his Berkshire home with wife Debbie McGee when he died in the early hours of Thursday.
"Debbie and the family would like to thank everyone for their support and asks that their privacy be respected at this sad time," his publicist said.
Illusionist Dynamo called Daniels "a true master and [his death] is just such sad news".
Daniels was born Newton Edward Daniels in Middlesbrough and developed his magic skills in working men's clubs, making his TV debut on talent series Opportunity Knocks...
Thoughts go out to his family and friends.
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