Leading Magician killed when tree he was cutting down fell on top of him..
- Hugh Nightingale was chopping trees at his farm in Speldhurst, Kent
- His family stated that the tree fell in a ‘bizarre way’ and crushed him
- Mr Nightingale began performing 25 years ago and head of the Magic Circle
- Tributes have today flooded in for the ‘lovely’ 62-year-old man
In a tribute to the magician – who had three children to his first marriage to Juliet – Robert, Lucy and Marianne – and two step-children, Felicity and Penny, with new wife Chloe, who he married in 2008, was remembered as a ‘gentleman magician for his unique charm, wit and talent’
A family tribute from his children read: ‘We have been so touched, hearing so many stories about our father over the last few days from his time as a farmer and as a magician.
‘We are exceptionally proud to have had such a diversely talented, loving and dedicated man as our dad.
‘He was loved by so many and we will miss him terribly.’
A tribute on the Magic Daily website states: ‘We have just heard from the President of The Magic Circle, Scott Penrose, that Hugh Nightingale died in a tragic accident at the age of 62.
‘We understand that Hugh was cutting a tree on his farm and a branch fell on him.’
In a tribute to the magician, it stated: ‘Hugh could be seen at the most prestigious venues, working alongside top names in entertainment for world famous clients. Read more…
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