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Broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79

Media | The Guardian · PA Media · last updated

Stapleton, who had Parkinson’s disease complicated by pneumonia, died peacefully in hospital, his agent said

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.

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