EX-BBC and ITV legend John Stapleton, who died final yr aged 79, has left a £4.5 million fortune to his son, probate papers reveal.
Official paperwork present following his death he had an property with a gross worth of £5,536,228.
This was decreased to £4,544,801 as soon as bills and money owed had been lined.
John, who lived in Twickenham, south west London, signed his will in 2017 earlier than the death of his spouse – fellow TV presenter Lynn Faulds Wood.
She died from a stroke in 2020, aged 72.
John had meant for his property to move on to his spouse however she died earlier than him so his fortune went to his son, Nick.
John’s son is himself a profitable TV journalist on Scam Interceptors.
John constructed a formidable profession in television news – reporting through the Falklands War earlier than changing into a well-known face to thousands and thousands on breakfast television.
He went on to current GMTV and later fronted BBC’s Watchdog alongside his spouse with the couple happening to kind considered one of tv’s best-known presenting partnerships.
Watchdog investigated shopper complaints and uncovered rogue merchants and the present made the couple family names.
Following his death, TV presenter Susanna Reid paid tribute, saying: “He was a legend in broadcasting, the consummate pro and always good-humoured and gracious to work with.”
Presenter Nicky Campbell stated: “He was a very good buddy, a form, sensible and very humorous man and he was a broadcasting large. Effortless, relaxed and incisive.
“A steel hand in a velvet glove. My condolences to all who loved him. There are many. Rest in peace my friend.”
The well-loved GMTV and Watchdog presenter spoke overtly about his battle with Parkinson’s in his remaining years.
He admitted it had affected his speech and he was changing into “less steady and less certain”.
In 2024 John shared his analysis on Morning Live in a dialogue with his son Nick.
He stated: “Speaking is how I’ve earned my residing for the perfect a part of 50 years.
“It’s very irritating typically, significantly when individuals are always saying to you, ‘Sorry, what did you say?’ And you must repeat your self, time and time once more.
“I am fairly pragmatic about the prospect of this getting worse. I try to remain positive, because what’s the point of not being?”
He added: “There’s no level in being depressing… It gained’t ever change.
“I mean, Parkinson’s is here with me now for the rest of my life. Best I can do is try and control it and take the advice of all the experts.”
