LORD Bath has died at the age of 87 after testing positive for Covid-19. 

Alexander Thynn, the 7th marquess of Bath, passed away yesterday.

The English politician, artist and author was admitted to the Royal United Hospital on March 28.

At the hospital it was confirmed he had the virus.

In a statement made by Longleat - a safari park owned by Alexander - and the Thynn family ask for privacy while they deal with their loss.