Orville the Duck ventriloquist Keith Harris dies aged 67 despite pioneering stem-cell treatment during two-year battle with cancer

The star had a 50-year career in showbusiness which saw him perform at birthday parties for Princes William and Harry, as well as appearing on Top of the Pops with Orville. Celebrities, fans and politicians paid tribute to Mr Harris after he died in hospital this morning near his home in Blackpool following a two-year cancer battle. He is pictured left with Cuddles the Monkey at the height of his fame, and right with Orville and his fourth wife S

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Champions League dream looks over as Dawson scores his first goal in two years to condemn Liverpool in vital win for Bruce's Hull

HULL 1-0 LIVERPOOL - DOMINIC KING AT THE KC STADIUM: So now we know why they stayed away. No matter how angry they may be about the rising price of tickets, nothing enrages a Liverpool fan as their team in such miserable form. May 24 cannot come quick enough for Brendan Rodgers and his squad and after the latest impotent display of a toothless campaign, the 'light' that Louis van Gaal said had been switched on for Liverpool in the Champions League race has now been firmly turned off.

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