Harry Carpenter dies aged 84

Monday, 22 March 2010 15:27

BBC boxing commentator Harry Carpenter has died, a spokesman for his family said today.

The 84-year-old former TV sports presenter died at King's College Hospital, London, on Saturday.

His lawyer David Wills said: 'He had been unwell since last summer when he had a minor heart attack.

'The funeral has not been arranged but will be a family funeral, to be followed by a memorial service in London.'

Mr Carpenter leaves a widow and one son.

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