Broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79

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Link: Broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79 | Media | The Guardian

 

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The broadcaster John Stapleton, who had Parkinson’s disease complicated by pneumonia, died peacefully in hospital early on Sunday morning, his agent said. He was 79.

 

Stapleton presented on programmes including the BBC’s Watchdog and GMTV’s News Hour.

 

His agent, Jackie Gill, said: “John had Parkinson’s disease, which was complicated by pneumonia. His son Nick and daughter-in-law Lisa have been constantly at his side and John died peacefully in hospital this morning.”

 

Stapleton revealed his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease in October 2024...