TV veteran Vine dies

Veteran sports broadcaster David Vine has died of a heart attack aged 73, his publicist said today.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2009 - 13:09

Veteran sports broadcaster David Vine has died of a heart attack aged 73, his publicist said today.

Vine fronted a huge list of events and shows, including 'It’s A Knockout', Miss World, the Eurovision Song Contest, Wimbledon, 'Match Of The Day', 'Grandstand' and the Olympics. He also hosted 'A Question Of Sport' and 'Ski Sunday'.

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Courts Sport Heathrow Place: Henley-on-Thames Place: Oxfordshire Person: Vine Person: David Vine Person: Paul Madeley Event: Eurovision Song Contest Event: Wimbledon Event: Olympics Organisation: BBC

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