The Australian-born Rolf Harris, who became one of Britain's biggest stars before he was jailed for child sex crimes, has died at age 93.
Harris had a 60-year career as a successful television presenter, songwriter, and artist.
Rolf Harris, the veteran entertainer whose decades-long career as a family favourite on British and Australian television was shattered when he was convicted of sexual assaults on young girls, has died aged 93. Harris, who had a hit record with Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport, was adored by generations of children for his jovial on-screen persona and was so respected in Britain that he was once granted the rare privilege of painting a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.in 2013 when he was arrested in Britain in relation to sexual abuse allegations.
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