Alan Whicker has died at the age of 87. The TV travel journalist passed on Thursday (11.07.13) after battling bronchial pneumonia. The journeyman's career spanned fifty years, and saw him rise to prominence on 'Whicker's World' from 1959 to 1988. He is survived by his partner of 40 years, Valerie Kleema, although he never married or had children. Valerie commented on his dedication to his work, and how loved he was by the British public. She said: ''A few years ago a poll asked who was the most envied man in the country - and Alan won by a country mile! ''He said that he didn't...
- 7/13/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Broadcaster Alan Whicker has died at the age of 87.
Born in Egypt, the famed traveller's career spanned over 50 years and he appeared in documentary TV series Whicker's World from 1959 to 1988.
Whicker passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning (July 11) at home in Jersey, after suffering from bronchial pneumonia.
Whicker's World, which aired on both the BBC and ITV, featured Whicker travelling the world.
He became a broadcaster after World War II and joined the BBC in 1957.
Whicker did not marry or have children. He leaves behind a partner of more than 40 years, Valerie Kleema.
Born in Egypt, the famed traveller's career spanned over 50 years and he appeared in documentary TV series Whicker's World from 1959 to 1988.
Whicker passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning (July 11) at home in Jersey, after suffering from bronchial pneumonia.
Whicker's World, which aired on both the BBC and ITV, featured Whicker travelling the world.
He became a broadcaster after World War II and joined the BBC in 1957.
Whicker did not marry or have children. He leaves behind a partner of more than 40 years, Valerie Kleema.
- 7/12/2013
- Digital Spy
Alan Whicker has died at the age of 87. The TV travel journalist passed on Thursday (11.07.13) after battling bronchial pneumonia. The journeyman's career spanned fifty years, and saw him rise to prominence on 'Whicker's World' from 1959 to 1988. He is survived by his partner of 40 years, Valerie Kleema, although he never married or had children. Valerie commented on his dedication to his work, and how loved he was by the British public. She said: ''A few years ago a poll asked who was the most envied man in the country - and Alan won by a country mile! ''He said that he didn't...
- 7/11/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
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