Orville ventriloquist Keith Harris dies aged 67
The ventriloquist Keith Harris famed for working with his puppet Orville has died aged 67, his agent has confirmed.
Letter from Diana thanks Harris for 'memorable' show
ITV News has obtained a letter from Diana, the Princess of Wales, thanking comedian Keith Harris for a performance he put on during a visit to Highgrove House in 1985.
In the letter - written by Diana's lady-in-waiting Anne Beckwith-Smith on her behalf - thanks Mr Harris and his sidekick Orville for a "memorable" occasion at the Wales' family residence.
The letter goes on:
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