Liverpoo comedy legend Sir Ken Dodd has died aged 90.
The performer had recently been released from hospital after spending six weeks under treatment for a chest infection.
On Friday, he married his partner of 40 years, Anne Jones at their house in Knotty Ash.
Sir Ken was famous for his very long stage shows, which he continued to tour with until last year.
In a statement released by his publicist, Robert Holmes said “To my mind, he was one of the last music hall greats,”
“He passed away in the home that he was born in over 90 years ago. He’s never lived anywhere else. It’s absolutely amazing,” added Mr Holmes.
Sir Ken had been a comedian since 1954. In the 1960’s he made it in to the Guiness Book of Records for telling 1,500 jokes in three and a half hours.
He made his debut appearance in 1954 at Theatre Royal, Stockport before he topped the bill at the London Palladium 10 years later.
Lady Anne said: “I have lost a most wonderful husband. He lived to perfect his art and entertain his live and adoring audiences.
“I’ve been overwhelmed by the love and affection which I’ve already received from dear friends and the public.”
A book of condolences has been opened at Liverpool Town Hall while several of the city’s leading buildings will also fly flags at half-mast as a mark of respect.
Tributes poured in from across the entertainment world with Beatles icon Sir Paul McCartney adding his own.
“Farewell to my fellow Liverpudlian, the tattyfilarious Ken Dodd,” said Sir Paul.
“Beloved by many people in Britain and a great champion of his home city and comedy.
We met him on a few occasions as The Beatles and always ended up in tears of laughter.
“Today it’s tears of sadness as well. See you Doddy.”