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Frances Kindon & David Kent

Where Rolf Harris is now - 'gravely sick and receiving around-the-clock care'

Disgraced former children's presenter Rolf Harris is said to be 'gravely sick' and receiving 24-hour care.

The convicted paedophile, 92, rarely leaves his home and is now relying on carers and nurses on a daily basis, the Mirror UK say.

Harris was released from prison five years ago.

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It was June 2014 when he was convicted for 12 indecent assaults on four teenage girls between 1968 and 1986, although one of those was later overturned.

Veteran Australian artist and entertainer Rolf Harris was a household name for many years (AFP/Getty Images)

The former star - who was born in Perth, Australia - served nearly three years in jail before being released.

He is reported to have taken a turn for the worse after the death of his beloved poodle earlier in the year.

Author William Merritt confirmed Harris was “gravely sick” and claimed it was difficult to understand him when he communicates.

Rolf Harris appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London in May 2017 (AFP/Getty Images)

He told the Mirror : “As far as his health goes, yes, he is very ill. But, Rolf keeps going. He's still around but he's not well at all.“

However he insisted former TV star and artist Harris would still try to be an entertainer on the rare occasions he had guests.

Merritt added: “As soon as one of two people walk into the room, he turns into a big kid again. He’s an artistic type, and he’ll try to perform on cue, even when he’s unwell.”

His wife, Alwen Hughes, is known to have been frail for a number of years, with fears raised at the time of Harris’ sentencing eight years ago that the decision could further damage her health.

Hughes stood by her husband, supporting him during his lengthy trial in 2014.

Five years ago, after a jury failed to reach a verdict during a retrial against Harris, the Tie Me Kangaroo Down singer’s solicitor read a statement from him saying: "Whilst I am pleased that this is finally over, I feel no sense of victory — just relief.

"I am 87 years old, my wife is in ill health and we simply want to spend our remaining time together."

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