Brian Sewell, 'most controversial' art critic, dies aged 84

Eminent critic and writer, famed for his dislike of Tracey Emin and Banksy, dies after being diagnosed with cancerBrian Sewell, who was described as Britain’s most famous and controversial art critic, has died aged 84.The London Evening Standard critic died on Saturday after being diagnosed last year with cancer. Related: Brian Sewell: Tracey Emin's art is 'trivial' and Grayson Perry's is 'vulgar' Sad to hear that Brian Sewell's died. An incredible life and whenever you rang him up to ask