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Title: Tony Hart dies at 83
Post by: Simon on January 18, 2009, 13:39

Artist and children's presenter Tony Hart has died, aged 83.

Hart, who lived in Surrey, had suffered from health problems for a number of years, including two strokes. His family said he died peacefully.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7836112.stm

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Title: Re: Tony Hart dies at 83
Post by: Clive on January 18, 2009, 15:39

Very sad.   :cry:

Title: Re: Tony Hart dies at 83
Post by: Lona on January 18, 2009, 17:51

How sad. He was a lovely man

Also John Mortimer died on Friday

John Mortimer, Playwright and novelist. Born London, April 21, 1923. Died Chiltern Hills, England, January 16, aged 85.

Title: Re: Tony Hart dies at 83
Post by: Rik on January 18, 2009, 18:14

There's JM tribute on BBC4 this evening.

Title: Re: Tony Hart dies at 83
Post by: sam on January 18, 2009, 21:37

sad indeed, but not a bad innings really. I guess he was fairly old when I first came across him as a child.

Title: Re: Tony Hart dies at 83
Post by: Sandra on January 19, 2009, 00:37

I wondered about that Rik as those programs were already scheduled in the TV listings for tonight in last weeks magazines  ???

Are the BBC arranging for people to die on cue, in order to fit their schedules and improve ratings  :dunno:

Title: Re: Tony Hart dies at 83
Post by: Rik on January 19, 2009, 10:49

That thought had crossed my mind, Sandra. Either extreme luck or the Beeb has hired an assassin. ;)

Title: Re: Tony Hart dies at 83
Post by: Simon on January 19, 2009, 11:36

If anyone spots any BBC cameras nearby, RUN!!  ;D

Title: Re: Tony Hart dies at 83
Post by: Rik on January 19, 2009, 11:53

I do. ;)