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Paul Daniels dies aged 77

Magician Paul Daniels has died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, his publicist has said.

The 77-year-old, who was born in Middlesbrough, was at his home with wife Debbie when he died in the early hours of Thursday.

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Paul Daniels' son reveals his last words to his father

Paul Daniels' son Martin spoke to Good Morning Britain this morning. He talked about his last moments with his father. Martin was able to tell the much-loved magician that he loved him. It was 48 hours later when he learned of his father's death.

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"The amount of messages on all social media has been astonishing, an avalanche. I went to see him and he was asleep for most of the day but I managed to hold his hand and say 'I love you'... I think he heard."

– Martin Daniels

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