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1 day ago · The family of John Bennett have confirmed that the broadcaster has died aged 82. Mr Bennett died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday evening, they added. The Belfast-born born veteran broadcaster first joined the BBC in 1965 and presented music, entertainment, sports and current affairs ...
16 hours ago · John Bennett was married to Joan for 53 years, before she passed away in 2020. He is survived by his daughter Siobhan and son Mark. In a statement, John’s children described him as “a ...
1 day ago · The family of John Bennett have confirmed that the broadcaster has died aged 82. Mr Bennett died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday evening, they added.
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Born in Beckenham, Kent, to Alfred Bennett and Bessie Bennett (née Rudnidsky), he was educated at Bradfield College in Berkshire, then trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, followed by a wide repertory theatre experience including Bromley, Bristol Old Vic, Dundee, the Edinburgh Festival and Watford before going to London's West End.
1 day ago · BBC stars have paid moving tributes after the death of John Bennett, one of its most popular broadcasters. Mr Bennett, who was 82, was the first voice on Radio Ulster when it came on air in 1975 ...
1 day ago · BBC Northern Ireland legend John Bennett has died at the age of 82. Tributes have been paid to the broadcaster John Bennett who passed away surrounded by his family on Friday evening. His family ...
1 day ago · Bennett was affectionately known as "The President" during his tenure on The Sunday Club, a weekend music programme he hosted for over 44 years, reports the Mirror.. John was a familiar voice on Radio Ulster, hosting his own weekday morning show throughout the 1990s and delving into various topics through documentaries and programmes, including two series dedicated to railways.
1 day ago · The death has been announced of Northern Irish broadcaster John Bennett at the age of 82. Mr Bennett was one of Northern Ireland’s best-known broadcasters, working for the BBC for almost 60 years.
John Bennett. Actor: Watership Down. The lean, rather emaciated-looking John Bennett studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. After years in repertory theatre, he made his feature debut in 1960, and, thereafter, appeared regularly on British screens. He was prone to perform in diverse ethnic guises, often adopting heavy make-up and using his penchant for accents and ...
