'The small man with the huge talent': Tributes pour in after comedy legend Ronnie Corbett dies in hospital aged 85 with his wife and two daughters at his side

The comedian - who is best known for his appearances alongside Ronnie Barker in The Two Ronnies (bottom right) in the 1970s and 80s - has been praised by friends and fellow stars for his comic timing, his storytelling and his ability to laugh at himself. It is understood the entertainer (pictured, left, earlier this year), who had previously recovered from two bouts of ill health, had been unwell in recent months. His wife, Anne Hart (top right), with whom he celebrated his golden wedding anniversary last year, and the couple's two daughters, actresses Emma and Sophie Corbett were at his side when he died.