(Editors note: There are some stories we are glad to bring to our readers.. and there are other stories we absolutely dread. When it was announced only a few weeks ago that Paul was sick, I dreaded the day when this story would run. Today’s the day. Paul Daniels was more than a performer.. he was my friend. Paul and I regularly chatted, although we were on opposite sides of the big pond. He was a regular reader of our newsletter, the MAGIC ROADSHOW, and always took time to let me know he appreciated my work and to offer encouragement and kind words. That was SO rare from a top performer. Unfortunately, some magicians want you to think learning something from another magician would be beneath their stature. Paul always spoke like a friend and a true fan of magic. Our last ‘conversation’ included this..  "There’s too much stuff in the Roadshow!  I do have another life you know..” Please don’t take this as an advertisement for the Magic Roadshow.. take it as an advertisement for a gentleman always willing to offer a kind word to others. Yes, as Paul joked, he did have another life.. but it was cut way too short. God speed my friend…)    

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

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

A statement from his publicist said : “One of our most beloved entertainers, Paul Daniels, has passed away at the age of 77.

"The TV star, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier this year, passed away peacefully at home with Debbie at his side in the early hours of this morning.

"Debbie and the family would like to thank everyone for their support and asks that their privacy be respected at this sad time.”

Earlier this month, Ms McGee thanked fans for their “wonderful messages” of support.

When Daniels fell at home in February, he was rushed to hospital, suspected of having suffered a stroke. He was later diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

McGee wrote on Twitter: “I wish I could answer all your wonderful messages individually but there are so many. They are all appreciated so much. Read more….

http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/local/paul-daniels-dies-of-brain-tumour-aged-77-1-7801922