I’m trying to locate details of a former Southend resident named Fred Maris. Fred was born in Leyton, London, and was a former Clapton Orient reserve footballer.

In 1975, 65-year-old Fred was living in Southend, where he became a famous painter of Tutankhamen’s treasures.

I am assuming he has died and I was wondering if there was any record of his death.

Any help much appreciated.

Neil Kaufman Johannesburg, South Africa neilkaufman@tiscali.co.za