Tributes have been paid to actor, John Hurt, who made Norfolk his home in his later years

• Video report by ITV News Anglia's Kate Prout

He was a much-loved actor whose roles included Quentin Crisp, the Elephant Man and, more recently, Mr Ollivander in the Harry Potter films.

Today it was announced Sir John Hurt had died at his home in North Norfolk from pancreatic cancer. He was 77.

Three years ago Sir John took up the role as Chancellor of the Norwich University of the Arts and played a hands-on role during his time there.

John Hurt died on Wednesday 25 January and leaves behind his wife, two sons and millions of fans.