Magician Paul Daniels has been diagnosed with terminal cancer

Magician Paul Daniels has terminal cancer.

A statement from his publicist said: "We can confirm that one of our greatest magicians and entertainers of all times, Paul Daniels, has sadly been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.

Our thoughts today are with entertainment legend Paul Daniels and his family, after the diagnosis of an incurable brain tumor.

— BritishComedySociety (@BritComSociety) February 20, 2016

"On behalf of Paul, Debbie and their families, we thank you for your kind concerns and support at this sad time and ask that their privacy continues to be respected.

Paul Daniels 'diagnosed with incurable brain tumour' SO sad, a big part of my childhood. Love to @thedebbiemcgee https://t.co/agvYELlgqN

— Jonathan Sothcott (@sothcott) February 20, 2016

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