Dale Winton dies aged 62

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TV presenter Dale Winton, who hosted Supermarket Sweep, has died at the age of 62, his agent has said. He died at his home earlier on Wednesday, his long-term agent Jan Kennedy said in a statement.

He presented a wide range of shows, including Family Fortunes and the BBC's lottery show In It To Win It. Fellow TV presenter Davina McCall described him as a "lovely, warm, kind, sensitive, generous soul with a touch of naughty!" Winton's agent said: "While we know many will share this terrible loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy at this time of grief," she said. She did not give details on the cause of death.

Winton started his career as a DJ in London leading to work on local radio. In 1986 he joined BBC Bristol to present Pet Watch for BBC One. Over the years he also worked for Channel 4 and ITV. More recently Winton, who was known for his tanned appearance, made a show for Channel 5 called Dale Winton's Florida Fly Drive.

In an interview with the Times in 2008, Winton spoke about coming out as gay at the age of 47. He said he had not come out before because no-one had ever asked him.

Read more plus some tweets here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43818226

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 rest in peace Dale  

[CyanLights 15,258]

I use to love Supermarket Sweep, I remember it was always one after school as a child, RIP

 

[thatfoxyfeeling 12,027]

I can’t believe he was 62! I loved Supermarket Sweep.