In the UK, the comedian and actor Mel Smith has died.

He was 60 and best known for 'Not the Nine O'Clock New's - and 'Alias Smith and Jones'.

His agent has confirmed he died from a heart attack at his home in north-west London.

BBC Director of Television, Danny Cohen says, "Mel Smith was one of the comedy greats of the modern era. He brought huge pleasure to audiences through both his performances and his writing".

He adds that "many of today's most celebrated comedians will have grown up learning from Mel Smith".