All-round entertainer Joe Longthorne has died. He was 64.

Longthorne found fame as a mainstream singer and impressionist and appeared on numerous TV shows. In recent years he was also a major live attraction.

Tributes have been paid from the showbiz world. Les Dennis tweeted: "So very sad to hear that Joe Longthorne has died. Worked with him many times. A supreme talent and a nice man. Thoughts with his family. RIP."