Broadcaster John Stapleton dies at the age of 79

Stapleton, who presented on programmes including the BBC’s Watchdog and GMTV’s News Hour, died in hospital on Sunday morning
Broadcaster John Stapleton dies at the age of 79

John Stapleton has died at the age of 79 (Katie Collins/PA)

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 - 11:16
Hannah Roberts, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter

Veteran broadcaster John Stapleton has died at the age of 79, his agent has told the PA news agency.

Stapleton, who presented on programmes including the BBC’s Watchdog and GMTV’s News Hour, died in hospital on Sunday morning.

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