A LEGENDARY News at Ten presenter has D!ed aged 97, with his family paying tribute.
Veteran broadcaster and journalist Sandy Gall has passed away at his home, his family has confirmed.
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Sandy Gall sadly passed away at his home aged 97Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
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Journalist Sandy Gall received The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George for services to the people of Afghanistan Investitures at Buckingham PalaceCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
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Sandy Gall co-presenting News at Ten
In a heartfelt tribute, they said: “His was a great life, generously and courageously lived.”
He was one of the country’s most familiar faces, first as a foreign correspondent for ITN and later as a co-presenter of News at Ten.
The former presenter began his illustrious career in 1952, joining the Aberdeen Press and Journal.
Sandy remained a prominent journalist for an impressive 50 years, working at Reuters as a foreign correspondent before joining ITN in 1963.
His time at ITN made him a household name in the UK, where he remained until his retirement in 1992.
The renowned journalist’s first assignment was in Texas, just hours after President Kennedy was assassinated.
Sandy was also one of the few journalists to remain in Vietnam to cover the fall of Saigon after the North Vietnamese claimed victory in 1975.
The legendary broadcaster co-presented News at Ten in 1970, then the UK’s most-watched news programme.
His last appearance on the programme was in 1991, but he returned as a special reporter for one more year before finally retiring.
After retiring, Sandy founded and ran the Afghanistan Appeal for nearly 40 years.
What a loss in Sandy Gall’s D3ath
Former coworker Alastair Stewart
The charity was set up to support locals affected by war, including landmine victims and children in refugee camps.
Sandy’s former co-stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary broadcaster.
Former coworker Alastair Stewart wrote: “RIP the great Sandy GALL CMG, CBE – a giant from the good days of ITN- reporter and presenter.
“What a loss in Sandy Gall’s D3ath, a brilliant reporter and presenter and a thoroughly nice man.”
Fans also shared heartfelt condolences online, with one post reading: “Very sad news to hear about Sandy.
He will be sorely missed by those who remember him fondly as a friend, father and colleague.
“My condolences go to his family.”
“One of the best from a time when the industry was admired, but most of all, believed and trusted,” another user commented.
A third posted: “He was part of my childhood. RIP Sandy.”
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The former presenter began his career in 1952Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
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He was one of the country’s most familiar facesCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
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His illustrious career spanned more than 50 yearsCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
