The actor who played the Artful Dodger in the 1968 film Oliver! died last night aged 53, his agent announced today.
Former child star Jack Wild was just 16 when he was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the classic film.
Wild's agent, Alex Jay, said: "My client Jack Wild died peacefully at midnight last night after a long battle with oral cancer."
Wild was diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2000, and after surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, he was unable to speak.
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