Jeremy Beadle dies, aged 59
Television presenter and prankster Jeremy Beadle has died today aged 59, after suffering from pneumonia for a week.
Beadle was one of ITV’s most popular hosts during the 1980s, known for fronting “You’ve Been Framed”, “Game For a Laugh” and “Beadle’s About”. In his heyday, he regularly attracted television audiences of 15 million with his programmes.
Mr Beadle leaves behind his wife Sue, daughters Cassie and Bonnie, and his stepchildren Leo and Claire. In recent years he had battled poor health after being diagnosed with a mild form of leukaemia in 2005. He also had a cancerous kidney removed.
