Tommy Walsh dies aged 69
Entertainment · First reported 9 Nov, 08:42 · Updated 15:07
Tommy Walsh, best known for presenting the BBC garden makeover show Ground Force from 1997 to 2005, has died aged 69 following a long illness, according to his agent.
- Tommy Walsh died aged 69 after a long illness, his agent confirmed.
- Walsh was best known for presenting the BBC garden makeover show Ground Force, which aired from 1997 to 2005.
- The series attracted up to 12 million viewers at its peak.
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- Age
- 69
- Cause described
- Long illness
- Ground Force years
- 1997–2005
- Peak audience
- 12 million viewers
- Children
- Three: Charlotte, Natalie and Jonjo
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