00:00A well-known broadcaster and journalistic hero, John Stapleton, has died aged 79.
00:06He started his career here at the Yorkshire Post.
00:10He then was most well-known for his appearances on GMTV,
00:14appearing alongside co-presenter Kate Garroway.
00:18She described him as a beloved colleague, friend and journalistic hero.
00:23He died due to Parkinson's disease, complicated by pneumonia.
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