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Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh dies aged 69 after long illness

First reported by Sky News Latest report 4 sources
Image: Metro
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Tommy Walsh, best known for presenting the BBC garden makeover show Ground Force (1997-2005), has died at age 69 following a long illness. His representative confirmed he died peacefully, surrounded by family, and requested privacy for his family during this time.

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  1. Sky News

    Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died (opens Sky News in a new tab)

    Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died at the age of 69 following a "long illness", his agent has confirmed.

  2. Metro

    Ground Force star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69 ‘after a long illness’ (opens Metro in a new tab)

    Tommy Walsh has died aged 69 (Picture: Steve Meddle/Shutterstock) TV icon Tommy Walsh, best known for BBC series Ground Force, has died aged 69 after a ‘long illness’. His representative told Metro : ‘He died peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his…

  3. Evening Standard

    Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh dies at the age of 69 (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

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

  4. BBC News

    Ground Force and Homes Under the Hammer star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69 (opens BBC News in a new tab)

    The building and DIY expert also appeared on TV shows like Challenge Tommy Walsh and Clean It, Fix It.

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