David Hockney, the British artist whose innovative paintings and distinctive style made him one of the most influential figures of modern art, has died at the age of 88. King Charles III led tributes to the cultural icon, describing him as 'one of life's true originals.' According to BBC News, Hockney's career spanned seven decades and profoundly shaped contemporary visual art.

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