Legend Harry dies aged 85
Legendary Black Country entertainer Harry Harrison has died suddenly after collapsing at home, aged 85.
The self-styled bard of the Black Country died last night at Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, hours after being taken ill at his home in Coseley.
The veteran entertainer and poet was one of the best known faces on the area's comedy circuit and was one of the founders of the popular Black Country Night Out events.
He was well-known for his odes to the area he grew up in and also wrote a book of humorous tales entitled Off the Cuff Black Country Stuff.
Tributes today poured in for Mr Harrison who had also worked as a newspaper circulation manager.
Legendary comedian Alan Smith, better known as Aynuk, performed with Harry for many years and described him as a "Black Country institution".
"He was the Godfather of the Black Country comedy scene and will be greatly missed," he said. "He was very proud to be a Black Country man. He was a wonderful man and a very close mate of mine.
"There's only Tommy Mundon and myself left now – and we're in the departure lounge," he added.
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