Broadcaster Alan Whicker dies
Broadcaster Alan Whicker, whose distinguished TV career stretched nearly 60 years, has died at the age of 87 after suffering from bronchial pneumonia, his spokeswoman said
Whicker's partner: I was lucky to have shared his life
Alan Whicker's partner, Valerie Kleeman, said, "He had a wonderful life and I was lucky to have shared it with him".
Ms Kleeman continued: "A few years ago a poll asked who was the most envied man in the country - and Alan won by a country mile!
"He said that he didn't know where work ended and private life began. Quoting Noel Coward, he would say 'work is more fun than fun'.
"On this last journey he will arrive curious, fascinated, and ready for a new adventure".
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