When David Hockney died ten days ago he was eulogised around the world as the greatest British artist of the last century. Adored for his portraits of sunny Californian swimming pools and colourful landscapes depicting his beloved Yorkshire countryside, the 88-year-old artist remained creative to the end, captivating younger generations with creations made on his iPad.
But while his paintings were often bathed in sunlight, The Mail on Sunday has learned that his death has been shrouded in something far gloomier. For some of Hockney’s closest friends say they were kept from visiting him in his final weeks – even turned
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