Barry Cryer, a legend of British comedy, has died at the age of 86. Tributes have poured in for the comic who worked with other stars of British entertainment including Spike Milligan, Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, the Two Ronnies and Morecambe and Wise. Cryer’s family said he 'died peacefully, in good spirits and with his family around him'.
Comedian and writer Barry Cryer dies aged 86