Musician, composer, painter, and television personality from Australia On March 30, 1930, Rolf Harris was born; he died on May 10, 2023. Agnes Margaret and Cromwell Harris, who had both immigrated from Cardiff, Wales, were Harris’ parents when he was born in Bassendean, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. He was reared in Perth’s Wembley. He was given the name Rolf Boldrewood in honour of his mother’s favourite Australian author who published works under that pen name.
He is renowned for playing the didgeridoo and stylophone throughout his shows and is credited with creating the wobble board. He frequently employed strange instruments. After Harris was found guilty in England of molesting four children, his career was essentially over in 2014.
In 1953, Harris began a career in the performing arts, music, and television. He also released “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport,” “Sun Arise,” “Jake the Peg,” and his cover of “Two Little Boys,” which peaked at number one in the UK. He has recorded a number of other songs. Harris rose to fame in the UK as a television personality in the 1960s and 1970s. Later, he served as the host of programs including Animal Hospital and Rolf’s Cartoon Club.
Where is Rolf Harris buried?
At the age of 93, Harris passed away on May 10, 2023, at his home in Bray, Berkshire, England. It took until May 23 before his death was announced because “a dignified funeral” was wanted. The discredited TV personality died unexpectedly on May 10 at his home in Bray, Berkshire, according to official documents that were made public by his former PA Lisa Ratcliff. His remains were then set afire.
