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Deric Francis Longden (29 November 1936 – 23 June 2013) was a British writer, autobiographer, reporter, public speaker and broadcaster. Life and career. Early years. Longden was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Jun 24, 2013 · BEST-selling author Deric Longden has died aged 77. He collapsed at home in Marsh and passed away in hospital. Mr Longden was diagnosed with terminal cancer last November. Click here to read our interview with the authoer after the diagnosis.
Dec 12, 2012 · Deric, 76, the man behind the best-selling Diana’s Story and the Emmy award winning Lost For Words, has been in declining health for the last 10 years. He has suffered a series of mini-strokes which have gradually, and tragically, robbed him of the ability to write. And two years ago he was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus.
Jul 15, 2013 · Deric Longden wrote scripts for comedy greats including Les Dawson and The Two Ronnies. And one of his works, Lost For Words, became an award-winning TV drama. Now the 77-year-old writer and broadcaster, who fought a very public battle with cancer, has died.
Deric Longden was born on 29 November 1936 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Lost for Words (1999), Screen One (1985) and Heroes of Comedy (1992). He was married to Aileen Armitage and Diana Hill.
- Writer, Actor
- November 29, 1936
- Deric Longden
- June 23, 2013
Jun 28, 2013 · Deric Longden wrote a best-selling book about his wife's M.E., Diana's Story, which won the NCR book award. He also wrote for Woman's Hour, Les Dawson and The Two Ronnies.
Jul 4, 2013 · Deric Longden, who has died aged 76, wrote books that brought a gentle and life-enhancing humour to the problems of living with disability.
