Presenter Richard Whiteley dies

[Michael.]

Taken From BBC News

Presenter Richard Whiteley dies

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Television presenter Richard Whiteley has died after a long illness.

The host of Channel 4's day time quiz show Countdown had been recovering from pneumonia and missed recording of the upcoming series.

The 61-year-old presenter from West Yorkshire fell ill back in May and was rushed to hospital in Bradford. He had been said to be "recovering slowly".

Whiteley, who fronted the show with Carol Vorderman since 1982, is still on screen as the show is pre-recorded.

Ms Vorderman's agent, John Miles, confirmed Whiteley had died.

Last November Whiteley was honoured with an OBE from the Queen, who is said to be a fan of the show, as was the late Queen Mother.

[Jim Rotates]

OMG, R.I.P

[Eamonn]

oh yeah my Dad came in and told me i was like :o the one that was doing countdown atm

[Steven.]

Repeative thread, already posted by Wahay™ in Anytihng not to do with habbo(x)

[Michael.]

Repeative thread, already posted by Wahay™ in Anytihng not to do with habbo(x)
I'll think that Wayhey's is the repetitive thread. (Mine posted at 10, his posted at 10.40), just that I posted it in a more inactive forum.

[Y!]

Repeative thread, already posted by Wahay™ in Anytihng not to do with habbo(x)
Yeah last night, but still good enough to be repeated for those who don't know.

[the wombats]

and micheal his has more replys :p lol, well come on someone did die so its not repetitive

[Y!]

and micheal his has more replys :p lol, well come on someone did die so its not repetitive
True.

[Craig]

A big shame always had a smile on his face and full of jokes, i hear Carol Vorderman broke down in the studio the other day,it must be very hard for her :(

[-Iceo]

I was Eating my Breakfast and my Mum had GMTV on and they Said he died after a Heart Operation or summin :s I was realy Sad because Every Friday when I go to my Nans, I sit at teh table with my Laptop (& Habbo :p ) watching Countdown with my Grandad. Now its not the Same anymore. But I think there going to put some of teh filmed ones on very soon ;)

[Craig]

Yer they probs will,and he was a nice man!

[Wayne]

Richard was a funny chap, and he made me laugh with all his coloured ties.

Countdown was a great series, but who ever takes his place, it will never be the same. :(