Former News At Ten reader Burnet dies

Veteran newsreader and journalist Alastair Burnet, known to many for his years fronting News At Ten, has died at the age of 84.

Former News At Ten reader Burnet dies
Fri, 20 Jul, 2012 - 11:04

Veteran newsreader and journalist Alastair Burnet, known to many for his years fronting News At Ten, has died at the age of 84.

The presenter, who last hosted the nightly ITN bulletin almost 21 years ago, died following a series of strokes.

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