Former Countdown star and legendary cartoonist Bill Tidy has died at the age of 89.
The talented and super speedy illustrator was awarded an MBE in 2000 for services to journalism and helped to set up the British Cartoonists' Association. The artist spent many years living in Southport and he will be fondly remembered for his widely published comic strips.
His health had declined after two major strokes, his relatives said. The legendary artist passed away with his children Sylvia and Rob, who was his full-time carer, by his side.
