Article: Fond farewell to legendary star of the silver screen; Tributes paid to Sir Dirk Bogarde.(News)

TRIBUTES were paid yesterday to the actor and writer Sir Dirk Bogarde who has died, aged 78.

The British film legend suffered a heart attack at his London home on Saturday, his nephew, Brock Van den Bogaerde, said.

"He was extremely happy and looking forward to events like his 80th birthday and many plans for the future," he said.

"I'm sure there is not a better way to go."

The star suffered a stroke in September 1996 and by May ...

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