Killer doctor Harold Shipman died today after being found hanging in his cell at Wakefield Prison, the Prison Service said.
He was found at 6.20am and despite the efforts of staff who immediately attempted resuscitation, he was pronounced dead by a doctor at 8.10am, a spokeswoman said.
The Prison Service will carry out an investigation, she added.
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