Rolf Harris: Australian Entertainer Convicted of Indecent Assault Dies a

Rolf Harris was an Australian-born entertainer, musician and painter who became a fixture of British television before his reputation collapsed after criminal convictions. Born on March 30, 1930, in Bassendean, Western Australia, he first rose to fame as a singer and presenter.

Harris had a No. 1 hit in Australia in 1960 with "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport," and "Two Little Boys" was the UK Christmas number one in 1969. He hosted the BBC series Animal Hospital from 1994 to 2003 and painted an official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II for her 80th birthday in 2005. He is also credited with popularizing the wobble board.

In 2014 Harris was convicted of 12 counts of indecent assault against four girls and young women between the 1960s and 1980s and was sentenced to five years and nine months in prison. One conviction was overturned in 2017, and he was released that year. He was stripped of his honours, including his CBE. He died at his home in Bray, Berkshire, on May 10, 2023, at age 93.

Achievements: Reached No. 1 in Australia with "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" (1960), UK Christmas number one with "Two Little Boys" (1969), hosted Animal Hospital (1994-2003), painted the Queen's 80th birthday portrait (2005).

Birth: March 30, 1930 - Bassendean, Western Australia.

Profession: Musician, television presenter and painter.

Interesting Facts: He was credited with inventing the wobble board. His convictions in 2014 led to the revocation of honours from the UK and Australia.