COMEDIAN and magician Phil Butler has died at the age of 51. His sudden death was announced by his agents on social media. A spokesperson for Chris Davis Management confirmed the British star's passing on Twitter, writing: "It is with huge sadness we have to announce the passing of our friend and client Phil Butler. "Our thoughts are with his friends & family.
The world is a poorer place without him." Devastated pals and fellow well-known faces rushed to pay tribute to the "class act," who made history as one of the first ever comedian to perform for frontline troops in Afghanistan.
Strictly's Craig Revel-Horwood wrote on Twitter: "My thoughts at this time are with @philbutleruk family and friends. "RIP lovely talented man.
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