Tributes are pouring in this morning for legendary magician Paul Daniels, who has sadly passed away after a short battle with cancer.

Paul, 76, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour last month after collapsing at his home and suffering a suspected stroke.

A statement from his publicist confirmed the sad news this morning.

"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."

Paul's adult son Gary paid tribute to his father this morning with a gorgeous image of a white rabbit in a top hat:

"It is with incredible sadness that I can confirm that Dad, Paul Daniels, passed away over night," he wrote.

Speaking to The Mirror last month, his son Martin admitted that the family knew from the time of diagnosis that nothing could be done.

"Dad's not going to get any better. There's no treatment which can help him. Doctor's haven't said how many weeks or months he might have – and we haven't asked.

"He knows things are not in his hands now and we are living in the knowledge every day is a bonus."

Paul, a native of Middlesbrough, England, received numerous awards over the course of his long and successful career in magic, 

He is survivied by his wife of 28 years, Debbie McGee, and his three adult sons from a previous marriage to Jacqueline Skipworth.