US EditionVeteran broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79
- Broadcaster John Stapleton died peacefully in hospital on Sunday morning, September 21, 2025, at the age of 79.
- Stapleton disclosed his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in October 2024 and continued to approach his condition with resilience, until his death, which was influenced by a pneumonia infection.
- During his 50-year career, Stapleton worked on major programs including Newsnight, Panorama, BBC Watchdog, GMTV's News Hour, and was an original Sky News presenter.
- His agent Jackie Gill confirmed John’s passing, mentioning that Nick, his son, and Lisa, his daughter-in-law, were by his side throughout, while television presenter Mark Austin described the news as deeply saddening.
- Stapleton’s passing ends a distinguished broadcasting legacy and highlights the personal challenges he faced living with Parkinson's disease.
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Veteran Broadcaster John Stapleton Dies at the Age of 79
Veteran broadcaster John Stapleton has died at the age of 79, his agent has told the PA news agency. Stapleton, who presented on programmes including the BBC’s Watchdog and GMTV’s News Hour, died in hospital on Sunday morning. His agent, Jackie Gill, said: “John had Parkinson’s disease, which was complicated by pneumonia. “His son Nick and daughter-in-law Lise have been constantly at his side and John died peacefully in hospital this morning.” G…
Kate Garraway 'devastated' by John Stapleton death as ITV star issues tribute to 'journalistic hero'
Kate Garraway has expressed profound grief following the passing of veteran broadcaster John Stapleton, sharing an emotional Instagram tribute alongside a photograph of them presenting together on GMTV
UK broadcaster John Stapleton dies at 79
John Stapleton, the esteemed journalist and broadcaster famed for his work on BBC’s Watchdog and GMTV’s News Hour, has passed away peacefully in hospital at the age of 79, his agent Jackie Gill has confirmed. Stapleton, who talked about his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in October 2024, eventually succumbed to complications from pneumonia. His son Nick and daughter-in-law Lisa were by his side… Source
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