Rumpole of the Bailey star McKern dies age 82

TRIBUTES poured in yesterday for Rumpole of the Bailey actor Leo McKern, who has died at the age of 82.

McKern had been ill for some time and died at a nursing home near his home in Bath yesterday morning.

The Australian-born actor enjoyed a distinguished stage, film and TV career but was best known for playing the pugnacious barrister Rumpole.