Naturalist Terry Nutkins dies

Children's wildlife presenter and naturalist Terry Nutkins has died of leukaemia at the age of 66, his agent has told ITV News. He passed away yesterday afternoon. He was one of the hosts of children TV shows The Really Wild Show and Animal Magic

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Nutkins 'a lovely, kind, gentle and generous man'

Broadcasters Keith Chegwin and Dawn Porter and wildlife filmmaker Simon King have paid tribute to Terry Nutkins.

Tributes paid to 'very special' Nutkins

Tributes to The Really Wild Show presenter Terry Nutkins, who died aged 66, have been paid by people on ITV News' Facebook page. Here are some of them:

His enthusiasm for wildlife, conservation was infectious. Thought he was great.

– Susanna Allen

This very special man encouraged my love of animals so much I ended up with a house full. RIP Terry you will be sorely missed and condolences to your family.

– Sue Webb

How very sad...I remember watching his shows when I was young...very entertaining.

– Nicky Pearse

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Terry Nutkins devoted to 'communicating wonders of the natural world'

Terry Nutkins was a natural children's presenter - warm, passionate and devoted to communicating the wonders of the natural world to his young audience. Like many, I grew up watching him on the BBC's first ever natural history programme made especially for children - Animal Magic. He went on to present The Really Wild Show for seven years. I'm sure his enthusiasm and genuine love of animals will have inspired generations of children throughout the country.

– Joe Godwin, Director of children's programmes at the BBC

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Terry Nutkins mourned by his childhood fans

Terry Nutkins dedicated his life to teaching about wildlife

Terry Nutkins lost the top joint of two of his fingers at 15 after being bitten by an otter. Credit: Martin Rickett/PA Archive/Press Association Images

A naturalist and published author, Terry Nutkins was best known for his television work.

The Londoner, celebrated for his bald head and wild flowing hair, first made a name for himself on screen in the early 1980s alongside Johnny Morris on the BBC's Animal Magic show.

He went on to present The Really Wild Show in 1986, enjoying a seven-year run alongside Chris Packham, Nicola Davies and Sue Dawson.

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