Broadcast legend John Stapleton has died aged 79 after his battle with Parkinson's disease was complicated by pneumonia.
Stapleton, who presented on programmes including Newsnight, Panorama and GMTV's News Hour, passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning.
His agent Jackie Gill said: 'John had Parkinson's disease which was complicated by pneumonia.
'His son Nick and daughter-in-law Lisa have been constantly at his side and John died peacefully in hospital this morning.'
Last year, the former Good Morning Britain presenter revealed his devastating battle with Parkinson's in an emotional interview on BBC One's Morning Live.
