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Blue Peter...John Noakes

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Bobtanian

Bobtanian Report 29 May 2017 11:59

Sad news ,

John Noakes re joined Shep on the Rainbow Bridge....

Aged 83, he was the longest running presenter of Blue Peter....


Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes, who hosted the show in 1960s and '70s, has died at the age of 83.

Noakes was the BBC children's show's longest-serving presenter, appearing for more than 12 years, and was often seen with his dog Shep by his side.

A family statement said he had "endured and suffered from" Alzheimer's disease.

"Whilst he will be greatly missed by his wife, family and many friends his release from continuing ill health must be counted as a blessing," it said.

"His many escapades with his faithful companion Shep, during his time with Blue Peter, will live on in many peoples memories. That is how his family would like him remembered."


Researching:
me and my darling wife at our wedding in 1960

SheilaSomerset

SheilaSomerset Report 29 May 2017 12:20

So sad - a childhood icon.

RIP John <3

Researching:
Gloucestershire, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, London, Lithuania, Russia

LaGooner

LaGooner Report 29 May 2017 12:35

A very good age though. RIP John

Barbra

Barbra Report 29 May 2017 13:09

He was a good presenter with his dog Shep x Rip Pals together now <3 Barbra

Researching:
Tipperary. Derby .Moray. ST. Helens. Bladen /.My Eldest Son /

Annx

Annx Report 29 May 2017 13:30

I loved to see him and Shep. RIP John<3

Researching:
Staffordshire, Warwickshire

Linda

Linda Report 29 May 2017 14:36

Remember watching him when I was a child then watched again with the children


RIP John thanks for the memories <3

Researching:
Wells Ealing and E/W Ilsley Webbs H/Wycombe Lambourns E/Ilsley Deacons E/Ilsley Cannings Derry

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 29 May 2017 19:13

Another legend dies :-(

RIP <3

Researching:
Gg gran Amelia - Suffolk side

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 30 May 2017 07:02

Despite being the longest serving presenter, he wasn't happy with his time on Blue Peter, felt he was grossly underpaid, cajoled into doing things he really didn't want to do and without proper insurance cover.

Sadly he suffered from quite severe Alzheimer's for some time.

R.I.P.