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