Longtime sports commentator and presenter David Coleman OBE has died. He was 87. His family told the BBC that Coleman, who first began working for the news organization in 1954, passed after a short illness. Coleman was the recipient of an OBE in 1992 who covered sports for BBC, including soccer and the Olympics, for nearly five decades. In that time he presented Grandstand and Sportsnight and hosted quiz show A Question of Sport for 18 years, in addition to announcing numerous World Cup, European Cup, and Fa Cup finals. He made his Olympics commenting debut in 1960 and retired after broadcasting his 11th summer Olympics in 2000. British Prime Minister David Cameron Tweeted in response to Coleman’s passing: Sad to hear David Coleman has died – the voice of @BBCSport for as long as I can remember. — David Cameron (@David_Cameron) December 21, 2013...
- 12/22/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Veteran sports broadcaster David Coleman, who covered 11 Olympic Games and six soccer World Cups for the BBC, has died after a short illness at the age of 87, the corporation said on Saturday. Coleman presented some of British television’s leading sporting programs, including “Grandstand” and “Sportsnight,” and was the host of the “Question of Sport” quiz show for 18 years. He was awarded an OBE in 1992 and retired from the BBC in 2000. See photos: Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2013 BBC Director General Tony Hall said Coleman was one of Britain’s most respected broadcasters. “Generations grew up listening to his distinctive and knowledgeable.
- 12/21/2013
- by Reuters
- The Wrap
Former BBC sports broadcaster David Coleman has passed away at the age of 87 following a short illness.
The presenter was born on April 26, 1926 in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. His immediate family hailed from County Cork, Ireland and Coleman spent his early years as a competitive runner. He began his career in journalism working at the Stockport Express and also worked for the British Army Newspaper Unit during his time in military service.
David Coleman dies: Stars pay tribute to veteran BBC presenter
Coleman became the editor of the Cheshire Country Express at the age of 22. He was unable to participate in trials for the 1952 British Olympics team because of injury, and instead contacted the BBC to see if he could get involved with their athletics coverage.
After providing him with occasional work, the BBC offered him a more permanent role in 1954. Coleman then moved to Birmingham to work as a news assistant and sports editor.
The presenter was born on April 26, 1926 in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. His immediate family hailed from County Cork, Ireland and Coleman spent his early years as a competitive runner. He began his career in journalism working at the Stockport Express and also worked for the British Army Newspaper Unit during his time in military service.
David Coleman dies: Stars pay tribute to veteran BBC presenter
Coleman became the editor of the Cheshire Country Express at the age of 22. He was unable to participate in trials for the 1952 British Olympics team because of injury, and instead contacted the BBC to see if he could get involved with their athletics coverage.
After providing him with occasional work, the BBC offered him a more permanent role in 1954. Coleman then moved to Birmingham to work as a news assistant and sports editor.
- 12/21/2013
- Digital Spy
The former BBC broadcaster David Coleman has passed away at the age of 87.
After making his BBC debut in 1954, Coleman was with the network for over 50 years, covering six World Cups and 11 Olympic Games.
He also hosted several sports television programmes, including Grandstand, Question of Sport, and Sportsnight.
He retired from the BBC in 2000, almost ten years after receiving an OBE in 1992.
"We regret to announce the death of David Coleman OBE, after a short illness," reads a statement released by his family to the BBC.
"He died peacefully with his family at his bedside."
Coleman is survived by his widow Barbara and six children: Dean, Michael, David, Anne, Samantha, and Mandy.
David Coleman dies: Stars pay tribute to veteran BBC presenter
Listen to David Coleman commentate on Liverpool v. Newcastle United in 1974:...
After making his BBC debut in 1954, Coleman was with the network for over 50 years, covering six World Cups and 11 Olympic Games.
He also hosted several sports television programmes, including Grandstand, Question of Sport, and Sportsnight.
He retired from the BBC in 2000, almost ten years after receiving an OBE in 1992.
"We regret to announce the death of David Coleman OBE, after a short illness," reads a statement released by his family to the BBC.
"He died peacefully with his family at his bedside."
Coleman is survived by his widow Barbara and six children: Dean, Michael, David, Anne, Samantha, and Mandy.
David Coleman dies: Stars pay tribute to veteran BBC presenter
Listen to David Coleman commentate on Liverpool v. Newcastle United in 1974:...
- 12/21/2013
- Digital Spy
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- 3/11/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
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- 3/8/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
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