READ MORE: Rolf Harris indecent assault conviction overturnedAuthor William Merritt, who wrote an in-depth book behind the Rolf Harris trials from the defence team, has confirmed the star is "gravely sick".
He told the Mirror: "As far as his health goes, yes, he is very ill. But, Rolf keeps going." It comes after a neighbour has claimed that carers and nurses who give him around-the-clock care have been coming and going from the house.Rolf was a much-loved artist and musician for many years, with a string of hit songs and TV shows including Rolf's Cartoon Club and Animal Hospital.However, it all ended in 2014 when he was convicted on 12 assault charges against four girls between 1968 and 1986, although one of those charges was later overturned.He was sentenced to five years and nine months in prison and was released in 2017.
In 2016, Rolf was charged in relation to new, unconnected, historic allegations of indecent assault.However, he was cleared of some of the charges.
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