Ian Wallace, who has died aged 90, was an affectionately regarded example of a rare, versatile breed.

The two affectionately regarded sweaters - one navy, one pale yellow and about 65 years old - were inherited from her grandmother.

Keeler was affectionately regarded by all who knew him, and he offered a sort of worship in return.

Known as "George Herbert", he was admired and affectionately regarded by his contemporaries and by spectators.

He was of unblemished walk in life, says Thorpe, and was regarded affectionately by people of rank, who often consorted with him, took down his sayings, and clung to him.

Encarta Dictionary defines the term in a different way as someone "affectionately or kindly regarded."

Green was affectionately regarded in East London.

Mary Beal is affectionately regarded in her Bronx neighborhood as the woman with the dogs.

Grubb continued to work on role-playing games with TSR for many years, long enough to be regarded affectionately as an "old timer" by Scott Haring.

He was affectionately regarded by the British public over his extraordinarily long career.