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TV builder and presenter Tommy Walsh dies aged 69
Tommy Walsh, a builder and TV presenter, has died aged 69.
His agent said he died peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his family.
He became widely known on the BBC show Ground Force, appearing alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock from 1997 to 2005.
Walsh began his career as a professional builder before moving into television.
He later presented several programmes, including Homes Under the Hammer, which he joined in 2021.
His work brought building and home-improvement topics to TV audiences.
His agent has asked for privacy for his family.
TV builder and presenter Tommy Walsh has died aged 69.
His agent told BBC News that he died peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his family.
Walsh rose to fame on the BBC programme Ground Force, appearing alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock from 1997 to 2005.
He also presented programmes including Clean It, Fix It, Cowboys and Angels and Challenge Tommy Walsh.
Walsh joined Homes Under the Hammer in 2021.
- Who
- Tommy Walsh, a builder and television presenter.
- What
- He died aged 69.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- His agent said he died after a long illness.
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Walsh appeared on the BBC programme Ground Force alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock.
Walsh joined Homes Under the Hammer.
Walsh was reported to have had surgery for throat cancer.
Walsh was reported to have had lung cancer.
- Age
- 69
- Ground Force
- Appeared from 1997 to 2005
- Homes Under the Hammer
- Joined in 2021
- Throat cancer surgery
- Reported in 2022
- Lung cancer
- Reported in 2023
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peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his family