richard whiteley

grannyclaret · 26-06-2005, 22:13

it has just been on the news that richard whiteley has died ,,,,

cashman · 26-06-2005, 22:44

shame he was entertaining,loved countdown, theres always a bright side though rather him than me.

slinky · 26-06-2005, 22:48

Omg is that true grannyclaret??

big al · 26-06-2005, 22:54

A sad loss again to TV. His mix with Carol Vordeman was a delight. Sixty one is no age either. RIP

slinky · 26-06-2005, 23:05

Just read it on teletext.............what a shame!! countdown will never be the same again.
it says that it will still be him presenting for a couple of weeks because it is pre-recorded, wonder who they will get in his place.
I have watched that programme since being very very young (mum was some what of a addict) it will be weird now not seeing him presenting it.

Doug · 26-06-2005, 23:14

A very nice man, I’m sure that he will be sadly missed all round, a sad day for British television and Channel Four viewers.

harwood red · 27-06-2005, 00:23

aaawww really sad to hear that news, I remember watching the first ever show and he will always be remembered as the first face of CH4. Rest in peace Richard

xxxx

WillowTheWhisp · 27-06-2005, 07:22

RIP Richard.

Commisertions to his family and friends.

entwisi · 27-06-2005, 07:49

I was only watching a rerun of Top Gear teh other night where Richard was the 'Star in a reasonably pricd car' He was good for the money and held the record as being the slowest by a significant margin round the test track. He seemed like a decent bloke, RIP.

vorlon24 · 27-06-2005, 08:53

Carol Vorderman was said to be absolutely devastated at his death.

Apparently he has been ill since May, as I think has been mentioned on here previously.

Countdown will never be the same again - in some ways it may be better if it was not to continue. For 23 years, the same 2 people have been at the front. I can't see Carol continuing for much longer, and then it will probably die a death. Best to leave it, imo

grannyclaret · 27-06-2005, 09:20

it has seemed strange this last few weeks watching countdown..
you knew richard was ill in hospital ,yet there he was on tele looking as fit as a butchers dog ,the programes were recorded for about 6 weeks at once ,
we met him and cathryn his partner , on holiday a couple of years ago ..he realy was a nice guy ..
i too think the programme will go downhill without him

Debbie J · 27-06-2005, 11:26

RIP Richard Whitely. It's always sad when someone who has been in your living room almost daily dies. My condolences to his family & friends.

Margaret Pilkington · 27-06-2005, 13:11

I feel as if i have lost a dear friend. I have been a Countdown addict for as long as I can remember......it certainly won't be the same without him, but I think it should continue as it has lots of fans of all ages.

Rest in Peace Richard. Sincere condolences to him family.

T.C. · 27-06-2005, 15:11

My old lass and myself have been countdown addicts for years.Terrific afternoon entertainment for young and old. Richard will be sadly missed,and I cant think of anybody who could replace him. I hope the show carries on in his memory. R.I.P.Richard.

WillowTheWhisp · 27-06-2005, 16:35

It would be a shame if the program was ended. I think it should be continued in tribute to him.