Tributes are being paid to entertainer Ronnie Corbett, who has died aged 85.

The comedian's publicist says he passed away this morning, surrounded by his family.

File photo dated 27/04/88 of comedians Ronnie Corbett (left) and Ronnie Barker

Tributes from the world of comedy have been pouring in.

Ricky Gervais posted on Twitter - calling him a legend, while Bruce Forsyth says he was a "master".

File photo dated 30/09/10 of Ronnie Corbett with a statue with his long time comedy partner Ronnie Barker, as Corbett has died aged 85.

John Cleese praised his timing, adding he was "wonderfully witty" and David Walliams called him his "comedy idol".

Robbie Corbett starred in the hit sketch show "The Two Ronnies" in the seventies - around the same time comic Bill Oddie was on TV in The Goodies: