What was Rolf Harris Net Worth?
Convicted sex offender Rolf Harris was once a popular artist and musician.
But after he was exposed for 12 assaults, his popularity plummeted.
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What was Rolf Harris Net Worth?
Rolf’s criminal convictions and the controversy surrounding them had a significant impact on his public image and career.
He was sentenced to five years and nine months after being convicted of sexual assault charges between 1968 and 1986.
His paintings fell in value after his conviction and the guide price for his art is said to have fallen by more than half of its previous value.
Before he was exposed as a pedophile, his original paintings fetched up to £30,000.
The disgraced entertainer had a net worth of $19 million (around £15.3 million).
Who was Rolf Harris?
Harris was a musician, painter, comedian and television host.
He was hugely popular in Britain in the 1960s and 1970s, hosting shows such as Rolf’s Cartoon Time, Rolf’s Cartoon Club and Animal Hospital.
He was known for his slogan “Can you tell what it is yet?” which he said while drawing a picture.
In 2005, Harris painted an official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for her 80th birthday.
He performed at the Glastonbury Festival in 2010 and at the late Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert in 2012.
What nationality was Rolf Harris?
Harris was born on March 30, 1930 in Perth, Western Australia.
His parents both emigrated from Cardiff, Wales.
In 1952, aged 22, he moved to England and became an art student at the City and Guilds of London Art School.
He then rose to fame through his television appearances and eventually hosted various programs.
When did Rolf Harris die?
On May 23, 2023, it was announced that the disgraced star had passed away at the age of 93.
A cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
However, the entertainer has had round-the-clock care for throat cancer since October 2022.
Due to his condition, he could no longer speak and had to be fed through a tube.
His death was confirmed by the registrar at Maidenhead Town Hall.