AN artist, actor, poet and author, who starred in John Irvin's film Robin Hood and had a number of connections with Herefordshire, has died.

Jeff Nutall, aged 70, was described as the 'picture-perfect' Friar Tuck in the 1991 film.

Mr Nutall was a former student at Hereford School of Art, taught for a time in Leominster, while striking examples of his work were featured in Art Shops in Knighton.

He died at his home in Abergavenny.