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Quiz host Holness dies

Broadcaster Bob Holness died today aged 83, his family said.

Quiz host Holness dies

Fri, 06 Jan, 2012 - 13:47

Broadcaster Bob Holness died today aged 83, his family said.

Holness, best known as the host of the ITV1 quiz 'Blockbusters', had a career spanning almost 60 years.

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