Ex-BBC presenter Mike Amatt has died suddenly aged 71.The talented performer, writer, and illustrator was also the creator behind the kids' cartoon Mop and Smiff.The sad news was revealed by his devastated son Michael, who said that whilst the family were heartbroken they would also remember all the good times.
In a statement, Michael, 27, said: "He used to make up stories for us all the time, especially when we went on family holidays.The stories would be a clue to a treasure hunt. "He was a great dad and a good friend to a lot of people, he was always on hand to help.
So many people have been sharing their stories of him, they are so many lovely stories of him." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your.
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