Charlie Chaplin's son dies at 82

Sydney Chaplin appeared in films directed by his father

Sydney Chaplin, the oldest surviving child of Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin, has died aged 82.

Sydney Chaplin, who was also an actor, died at his home near Palm Springs from complications following a stroke, the Los Angeles Times said.

He was most successful as a stage actor and won a Tony award for the 1950s musical Bells Are Ringing.

He was one of 11 children fathered by Charlie Chaplin, who married four times.

Sydney Chaplin said he only truly got to know his father after being discharged from the army after World War II.

He was then encouraged by a friend to try acting.

He had roles in films directed by his father, including the 1952 film Limelight and 1967's A Countess From Hong Kong.

He carried on acting, appearing in several movies and TV dramas, including Monk.

Eight of Charlie Chaplin's children are still alive, one of which is the actress Geraldine Chaplin, 64.

She has had roles in movies including Doctor Zhivago and White Mischief and TV dramas including Jane Eyre and The House of Mirth.