Jason King star Peter Wyngarde has died at the age of 90, his agent has confirmed. The actor was best known for his role as sleuth Jason King in Department S and its spin-off.

A heartthrob in his day, he also enjoyed numerous stage roles and appeared as Klytus in Flash Gordon and as Timanov in Doctor Who: Planet Of Fire.

His agent and manager, Thomas Bowington, said: "He was one of the most unique, original and creative actors that I have ever seen. As a man, there were few things in life he didn't know.

"I sometimes nicknamed him the King because he simply knew everything.

"He was a mentor on everything you can think of, from sports cars to how to make a good cup of tea and how to do a tie and shirt.