Richard Whiteley Countdown Host Dies

[Hammy]

This was a bit of a shock to me but he's died after heart surgery.  Now it may not mean much to most but he was a bit a household name here in the UK, the show had been going since 1982 and up until last month he'd never missed one, i discovered this year there was nothing better to do in an afternoon, than sit back smoke a joint and watch countdown, anyway R.I.P.

[R4tfink]

This was a bit of a shock to me but he's died after heart surgery.? Now it may not mean much to most but he was a bit a household name here in the UK, the show had been going since 1982 and up until last month he'd never missed one, i discovered this year there was nothing better to do in an afternoon, than sit back smoke a joint and watch countdown, anyway R.I.P.

Yep certainly made sick days off work more manageable when Countdown was on, Daytime TV generally unless you have Sky/Cable, Countdown was always worth a watch, made infenitely better with the help of a large white coner!

RIP Richard, you will be missed.

[Izzy]

RIP - i think he was only in his 50's too

[R4tfink]

RIP - i think he was only in his 50's too

61, you could of done your research!

[Izzy]

RIP - i think he was only in his 50's too

61, you could of done your research!

Well i thought late 50's - i wasn't that far out

[Tj]

What?! Richard Whiteley can't die!? That really sucks? He seemed such a lovable character, with his silly and slightly cheesy humour. I'm really quite saddened by this.

[Axls Locomotive]

he was a wonderful presenter,i used to be an avid fan of countdown for the first decade... he showed his personality, what you saw was what he was...

[2NaFish]

as far back as i can remember i used to come home from school and watch countdown. Richard Whitely was a set part of my day. I'm really sad to see him gone. I hope they don't continue the show without him because he is irreplaceable.

R.I.P.