Me too B00. Grew up with him on the TV. Hadn't realised he'd had a couple of strokes and was no longer able to draw/paint. He had a lovely gentle voice. R.I.P.
I too felt quite sad when I heard this news earlier today. Isnt it odd how the death of someone most of us have never met can cause such a reaction. I too grew up with Tony. Firstly with VisionOn and then with Take Hart. He always seemed such a nice person.
I grew up with Vision On in the 1960's and 70's. Tony Hart inspired me to produce art in other ways than just pencil and paint.
Sure you know he designed the Blue Peter ship for the programme of the same name.