John Stapleton (English journalist)
John Stapleton | |
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Stapleton in 2003 | |
| Born | John Martin Stapleton 24 February 1946 Oldham, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 21 September 2025 (aged 79) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, broadcaster |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | john-stapleton |
John Martin Stapleton (24 February 1946 – 21 September 2025) was an English journalist and broadcaster.
Works
He was best known for his work as a presenter, newsreader and reporter on ITV breakfast television formerly (TV-am, GMTV, Daybreak and the programmes's successor Good Morning Britain), as well as hosting Nationwide and Watchdog for the BBC.
Death
In October 2024, Stapleton announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.[1]
Stapleton died at a hospital on 21 September 2025 from pneumonia caused by Parkinson's at the age of 79.[2]
References
- ↑ Keenan, Rachel (21 October 2024). "Broadcaster John Stapleton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis". The Guardian. London.
- ↑ "Broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79". The Guardian. 21 September 2025. Retrieved 21 September 2025.