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Legendary entertainer Bob Hope has died, just weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday.
The comic and film actor, regarded as one of the United States' greatest stars, celebrated his centenary in May.
He died of pneumonia in his sleep late on Sunday at his home in Toluca Lake, California, with his family at his bedside, his publicist said.
US President George Bush led the tributes, saying: "Today America lost a great citizen.
The comic and film actor, regarded as one of the United States' greatest stars, celebrated his centenary in May.
He died of pneumonia in his sleep late on Sunday at his home in Toluca Lake, California, with his family at his bedside, his publicist said.
US President George Bush led the tributes, saying: "Today America lost a great citizen.