'Ground Force' presenter Tommy Walsh dies aged 69

Walsh, a builder by trade, went on to other home improvement shows including Homes Under The Hammer and Clean It, Fix It

Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died following a “long illness”, his agent has confirmed. Picture: PA 

Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died following a “long illness”, his agent has confirmed.

The broadcaster, 69, was best known for fronting the BBC garden makeover show from 1997 to 2005.