What is Richard Whiteley's full name?
John Richard Whiteley
Richard Whiteley date of birth:
December 28, 1943
How old was Richard Whiteley when died?
61
Where was Richard Whiteley born?
Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
When did Richard Whiteley die?
June 26, 2005
Where did Richard Whiteley die?
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Why did Richard Whiteley die?
Complications From Heart Surgery Following Pneumonia
Richard Whiteley body shape:
Average
What color is Richard Whiteley's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Richard Whiteley gay or straight?
Straight
What is Richard Whiteley's ethnicity?
White
What is Richard Whiteley nationality?
British
What is Richard Whiteley's occupation?
Journalist, broadcaster
Richard Whiteley claim to fame:
Countdown
Short Biography
John Richard Whiteley, OBE, DL (28 December 1943 – 26 June 2005) was an English broadcaster and journalist, best known for his twenty-three years as host of the game show Countdown. Countdown was the launch programme for Channel 4 at 4:45 pm on 2 November 1982, and Whiteley was the first person to be seen on the channel (not counting a programme montage). Despite his intelligence, Whiteley enjoyed projecting the image of an absent-minded eccentric. His trademarks were his jolly, avuncular manner, his fondness for excruciatingly bad puns, and his bold, sometimes garish wardrobe.