Children's presenter Tony Hart dies.
Tributes have been paid to the children's TV presenter Tony Hart who has died at the age of 83.
He appeared on art programmes for nearly 50 years before retiring in 2001 because of health problems but was most famous for fronting children's art shows including Take Hart and Hart beat.
Fellow artist and television presenter Rolf Harris described him as "a very gentle and talented guy".
He said: "He brought huge creativity to his TV programmes Vision On and Take Hart, particularly using unexpected sources and materials. He enthused and inspired a whole generation of kids into creating their own works of art, simple or complex."
His shows inspired generations of children to get involved in art. He was also instrumental in the early success of Aardman Animations, creators of the Oscar-winning adventures of Wallace and Gromit.
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