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Sir Clement Freud dies aged 84

Sir Clement Freud, the writer, broadcaster and former Liberal MP, has died, his family announced today.

The prominent racehorse owner died at his desk yesterday at his home in London, nine days short of his 85th birthday.

A frequent contributor to the Racing Post and Radio 4's Just a Minute show, Sir Clement was a grandson of the famous psychologist Sigmund Freud.

Sir Clement was also a former member of the Royal Ascot Racing Club, owners of 2005 Derby winner Motivator.

His five children include the PR businessman Matthew Freud and TV presenter Emma Freud.