Watch John Stapleton's final TV appearance just months before his sad death aged 79 after Parkinson's battle

LESS than a year on from sharing his Parkinson's diagnosis, John Stapelton died at the age of 79.

Known as the 'giant of broadcasting', with a career spanning five-decades, he died in hospital on Sunday morning after complications with pneumonia.

The veteran journalist shared his Parkinson's diagnosis in October 2024.

Appearing on ITV's Good Morning Britain shortly after, he said: "There's no point in being miserable...it won't ever change.

"I mean, Parkinson's is here with me now for the rest of my life. Best I can do is try and control it and take the advice of all the experts."

Speaking to podcast Movers and Shakers, John said he was diagnosed with the condition in April 20

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