Comedian Jethro has died after contracting Covid-19, his manager has announced.
A statement on his Facebook page said the 73-year-old British comedian died on Tuesday, December 14.
Jethro, real name Geoffrey Rowe, stopped touring in 2020 after more than 50 years on the road.
"It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of the well-known and popular Cornish comedian Jethro," the statement said.
The statement went on: "Tragically Jethro passed away on 14 December 2021 after contracting COVID-19. Jethro leaves behind his life partner Jennie, sons Jesse and Lanyon, stepdaughter Sarah, daughter-in-law Stacey and of course his much-loved grandchildren.
"We ask that you respect our privacy at this very sad time and give us all time to grieve. We will continue to support each other in the knowledge that our lives will never be the same without him."
The comedy star was double-vaccinated and had received a booster vaccination, Sky News reports.
Tributes have been pouring in since the sad news of Jethro's passing, with fans and celebs alike paying their respects on social media.
Comedian Danny Posthill wrote on Twitter: "I remember when I first started showing an interest in comedy and I used to buy stand-up shows on VHS with my paper round money.
"Lee Evans, Chubby Brown, Jim Davidson, Jimmy Jones, and Jethro. Sadly today one of those legends have left us. RIP Jethro. Thanks for the laughs."
Robbie Williams' father Pete Conway wrote: "So sorry to hear this morning of the passing of #Jethro. I had the pleasure of working with him on his home patch. Thoughts with his family..RIP Jethro."
Meanwhile, comedian Jim Davidson wrote: "My good friend Jethro has left us. RIP Jethro, you will be greatly missed."
He also posted a video on YouTube, saying: "He was a great comedian, Jethro. He just liked to tell jokes. He told jokes, his timing was immaculate. I mean, even if you've heard that old joke a million times, he'd still make you laugh with it.
"He was unique. He didn't follow fashion, certainly not. But I never met anyone who had a bad word to say about him and that's a measure of a man for me. A great guy. I'll miss him."