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Critic And Broadcaster Clive James Dies Aged 80

Clive James - the Australian-born poet, critic and broadcaster - has died at the age of 80. He was d...


Critic And Broadcaster Clive J...

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Critic And Broadcaster Clive James Dies Aged 80


Clive James - the Australian-born poet, critic and broadcaster - has died at the age of 80.

He was diagnosed with leukaemia ten years ago, but continued to work until last month.

His programmes - including Clive James on Television, featuring his witty commentary over TV clips from around the world - ran throughout the 80s and 90s.

File photo dated 18/03/90 of model Jerry Hall and television chat show host Clive James at the British Academy of Film and Television Awards held at Grosvenor House in London. PA Images.

In a statement, Mr James' agents said the writer died at his home in Cambridge on Sunday.

A private funeral attended by his family and close friends took place today.

United Agents said: "Clive died almost ten years after his first terminal diagnosis, and one month after he laid down his pen for the last time.

"He endured his ever-multiplying illnesses with patience and good humour, knowing until the last moment that he had experienced more than his fair share of this 'great, good world'."

Clive spoke to Matt Cooper for The Last Word in 2016, and you can watch the interview below:



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