Magician, television entertainer and popular British personality Paul Daniels died peacefully in his home in Berkshire, England, on March 17, 2016, at the age of 77. Born Newton Edward Daniels on April 6, 1938 in Southbank, Middlesbrough, England to parents George Thomas and Olive Margret Daniels, Paul was an only child who developed a love for performing early in life. After training at the College of Art and Technology in Middlesbrough and the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in Kent, he spent much of his early career working as a television news reporter, a presenter for various variety programs and a singer. He became a household name in the late 1970s when he began hosting "The Paul Daniels Magic Show" on the BBC, which ran for over 15 years. The show was an immense success and Daniels was regarded as an exemplary English entertainer, bringing magic and laughter to millions of homes across Britain. He also made several appearances on international television shows such as The Tonight Show and Late Night with David Letterman. In addition to his long and varied career in show business, Daniels was a keen amateur politician and philanthropist, running unsuccessfully for Parliament in Middlesbrough in the 1997 General Election. He also campaigned to end animal testing and in 2003 was awarded the Humanitarian Award from the International Platform Association for his tireless work and dedication to the cause. Daniels is survived by his wife and former assistant, Debbie McGee, and son Gary from a previous marriage. His career, kindness and laughter will be remembered by fans around the world.