The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.
Most Recent Articles
Child dies and another in hospital after house fire
One child has died at the scene of the "intense" house fire in Hamstreet, Kent Fire & Rescue says.
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?
Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.
Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?
Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.
One dead after mid-air helicopter collision in New Jersey
Two helicopters collided and crash landed in Hammonton, killing one of the pilots.
Gray heads Spurs to victory at Crystal Palace
Nineteen-year-old Archie Gray scores his first senior goal for Tottenham Hotspur to beat Crystal Palace 1-0.
'Watkins has the edge - but Calvert-Lewin could yet make World Cup'
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top English scorer in the Premier League this season - can he force his way back into the national squad five years after his last cap?
Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.
'Remarkable' WW2 veteran dies aged 100
Tributes are paid to Douglas Baldwin, who fought in Normandy when he was 18 and mined coal as a PoW.
Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued
Temperatures will fall to lows of -4C in the North West of England, with snow expected in some areas.
'Point of the match!' - Sabalenka hits 'amazing' winner against Kyrgios
Aryna Sabalenka hits an 'amazing' return against Nick Kyrgios at the Battle of the Sexes in Dubai.
Watch: Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle
The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.
Cross sets up Littler tie, Anderson wins thriller
Rob Cross brushes aside Damon Heta to set up a tie against defending champion Luke Littler at the PDC World Championship.
Ex-England batter and ECB boss Morris dies
Hugh Morris, the former England and Glamorgan batter and England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive, has died at the age of 62.
'Devoted' dad dies after assault outside pub
Police launched a murder inquiry after David Darke, 66, died in hospital days after an assault.
'Devoted' dad dies after assault outside pub
Police launched a murder inquiry after David Darke, 66, died in hospital days after an assault.
French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.
Three killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.
Three killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.
Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.