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Privacy NoticeFormer BBC correspondent Colin Chapman has sadly passed away at the age of 87. Born in the UK, Colin had an illustrious career in British media before relocating to Australia where he became a citizen. In the UK, he served as the foreign editor for the London Sunday Times and worked as an economics correspondent for the BBC. Reports indicate that Colin faced health challenges in his later years, undergoing dialysis three times a week and being legally blind, according to the Daily Mail.
The Australian Institute of International Affairs announced his death and praised him as an “erudite and careful thinker whose insights will be deeply missed”
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His reporting spanned significant events such as the Shah’s regime in Iran, and he presented specials for the BBC on countries like Greece, South Africa, and Japan. Colin was also a talented author and spent time with The New York Times. Down under, he held the position of deputy editor at The Australian newspaper and wrote columns for Australian Outlook. The Australian Institute of International Affairs announced his death, praising him as an “erudite and careful thinker whose insights will be deeply missed” in a tribute. In a tribute shared to X, one user wrote: “I’m sorry to hear about the passing of Colin Chapman. He was a significant figure in television and will be remembered for his contributions to the industry”.
Chris worked for a number of broadcasters in the UK, including the BBC
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Born in 1937, Colin began studying at the University of Leicester, where he obtained a degree in Mass Communications. He then started his career in journalism as a reporter for the Eastern Counties Newspapers in 1958, before moving on to The Times five years later. He reportedly spent his final years in Portugal with his wife Susan Grice. Colin remained active in journalism, contributing to various Australian publications and establishing himself as a seasoned writer on politics and international affairs, reports the Daily Star. His literary contributions include titles such as How The Stock Market Works, The Intelligence Edge, and Selling The Family Silver: Has Privatisation Worked? The news comes just a month after former BBC television and radio presenter Chris Serle died aged 81. In a statement released by his family to the BBC, they said Chris was a “familiar and cherished figure on British television screens throughout the 1970s and 1980s”. Chris, who was also known for his successful career in TV and radio, worked on programmes throughout the 80s and 90s, and rose to fame on satirical consumer affairs show That’s Life! alongside the likes of Dame Esther Rantzen. Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnIn the News
