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03/09/2013
Broadcaster And Presenter David Jacobs Dies Aged 87
David Jacobs, acclaimed BBC broadcaster and presenter, has died aged 87.
According to the BBC, Jacobs died at home surrounded by his family.
He began his career at the BBC in 1945 and throughout the years, hosted shows including Housewives' Choice, Juke Box Jury and Any Questions.
He had retired from his latest Radio 2 show, the David Jacobs Collection, last month due to ill health.
It is understood that BBC Radio 2 will pay tribute to the broadcaster with a series of special programmes.
(MH/JP)
According to the BBC, Jacobs died at home surrounded by his family.
He began his career at the BBC in 1945 and throughout the years, hosted shows including Housewives' Choice, Juke Box Jury and Any Questions.
He had retired from his latest Radio 2 show, the David Jacobs Collection, last month due to ill health.
It is understood that BBC Radio 2 will pay tribute to the broadcaster with a series of special programmes.
(MH/JP)
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