Clive James - the poet, critic and broadcaster - has died at the age of 80 following a long illness.
His agents said the Australian-born writer died at his home in Cambridge on Sunday.
A private funeral attended by his family and close friends took place in the chapel at Pembroke College in Cambridge today.
In a statement, United Agents said: "Clive died almost ten years after his first terminal diagnosis, and one month after he laid down his pen for the last time.
"He endured his ever-multiplying illnesses with patience and good humour, knowing until the last moment that he had experienced more than his fair share of this 'great, good world'.
"He was grateful to the staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital for their care and kindness, which unexpectedly allowed him so much extra time.
"His family would like to thank the nurses of the Arthur Rank Hospice at Home team for their help in his last days, which allowed him to die peacefully and at home, surrounded by his family and his books."
Mr James had a number of high-profile media roles over the years, including as the television critic for The Observer newspaper between 1972 and 1982.
His broadcasting career, meanwhile, included hosting shows such as ITV's Clive James on Television and a range of BBC productions in the late 80s and early 90s.
File photo dated 18/03/90 of model Jerry Hall and television chat show host Clive James at the British Academy of Film and Television Awards held at Grosvenor House in London. Poet, critic and broadcaster Clive James has died at the age of 80, his agents have said.His more than 30 published books included poetry collections, memoirs. essay collections and novels.
Tributes have been paid today to the writer and broadcaster.
Piers Morgan described Mr James as a "brilliantly funny man", while screenwriter Gary Whitta called him "one of the great critical minds of our time".
