He was the founding patron and treasurer of the Autumn Festival of Norfolk, and this year's 15th anniversary will be dedicated to him.

A Norfolk Arts Award has also been renamed the Mike King Music Award in memory of his commitment to music and performance in the county.

Mike King died earlier this month (Image: Submitted)

A spokesman for the festival said: “Regretfully, we must announce the passing of a very well-known gentleman of Norwich, Mike King.

“He wanted to be with people, and people wanted to be with him.

“He was........

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