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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
- | A member of a journalistic dynasty - his | + | A member of a journalistic dynasty - his grandfather was a newspaper proprietor, his father was a journalist, and his songs David and [[Jonathan Dimbleby|Jonathan]] both followed him into current affairs broadcasting. His own career saw him become one of Britain's best-known presenters, entrusted with providing commentary on important public occasions such as the coronation of Elizabeth II and the funerals of George VI, John F. Kennedy and Winston Churchill, while his regular jobs included fronting ''Panorama'' and the radio series ''Down Your Way''. |
He broke taboos by making a public announcement of his diagnosis with testicular cancer in 1965; he died from the disease a year later at the age of 52. | He broke taboos by making a public announcement of his diagnosis with testicular cancer in 1965; he died from the disease a year later at the age of 52. | ||
[[Category:People|Dimbleby, Richard]] | [[Category:People|Dimbleby, Richard]] |
Revision as of 18:24, 4 March 2021
Biography
A member of a journalistic dynasty - his grandfather was a newspaper proprietor, his father was a journalist, and his songs David and Jonathan both followed him into current affairs broadcasting. His own career saw him become one of Britain's best-known presenters, entrusted with providing commentary on important public occasions such as the coronation of Elizabeth II and the funerals of George VI, John F. Kennedy and Winston Churchill, while his regular jobs included fronting Panorama and the radio series Down Your Way.
He broke taboos by making a public announcement of his diagnosis with testicular cancer in 1965; he died from the disease a year later at the age of 52.