Rolf Harris has died at the age of 93, it has been confirmed. The disgraced children’s entertainer had been “very sick” with neck cancer since leaving prison six years ago.
His death was confirmed by a registrar at Maidenhead Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon (May 23), with the family keeping it quiet for almost two weeks. His death certificate shows that he died on May 10.
Rolf Harris dies aged 93
TV viewers will know that Rolf Harris was loved and trusted as “the nation’s favourite uncle” during the 60s, 70s and 80s. But behind closed doors, he had been betraying his family and the British public that had grown up with him. The entertainer had abused his power by sexually assaulting children and young women for years.
This afternoon, his cause of death was confirmed as neck cancer and “frailty of old age”, according to his death certificate. His family also released a statement detailing his final moments – and his funeral. The disgraced performer has also already been cremated, it revealed.
Released through his solicitor, it read: “This is to confirm that Rolf Harris recently died peacefully surrounded by family and friends and has now been laid to rest. They ask that you respect their privacy. No further comment will be made.”
This is to confirm that Rolf Harris recently died peacefully surrounded by family and friends and has now been laid to rest.
Last year it was reported he was bedridden and struggling to talk or eat. He had been living as a near-recluse at his £5 million home in Berkshire since he was freed from jail in 2017 for a string of sex offences. It’s claimed he needed round-the-clock care.
Neighbours wish Harris ‘RIP’
The Mirror alleged to have seen a WhatsApp group following his death, with local residents saying “RIP” to the disgraced star.
One neighbour told the paper: “People around here wanted it to remain quiet until all the members of his family and close friends learned about it.”
Carers have been seen going in and out of Harris’ home following his death. It’s thought his wife Alwen is still in the home and bedridden with illness. Reports have claimed she has Alzeimers.
Rolf also has a grown-up daughter, Bindi. She famously stood by her father when he was convicted on 12 counts of sexual assault.
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