British television icon and legend Bamber Gascoigne has joined his ancestors. The announcement of his passing came Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He died at the age of 87.
Gascoigne was the first University Challenge host who became one of the UK’s most beloved TV quiz presenters.
Bamber Gascoigne cause of death: How did he die?
His management team and family confirmed his passing. According to a statement to the BBC, Gascoigne died at his home in Richmond, London, after a short illness.
The real cause of Bamber Gascoigne’s death is yet to be confirmed as it is too early for autopsy results to be processed and completed.
Bamber Gascoigne wife and children
He was married to Christina Gascoigne for more than five decades. They met at Cambridge and tied the knot 57 years ago.
Christina is the daughter of civil servant Alfred Henry Ditchburn, CBE.
Information about their children is unavailable at this time.
Bamber Gascoigne net worth
Bamber Gascoigne had an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars, credit to his many TV appearances and being the host of the popular University Challenge for years.
After quitting University Challenge, Gascoigne wrote several successful books, produced documentaries, and established an online history encyclopedia called HistoryWorld. In 2014, he inherited an estate in Surrey that is now used as the filming location for hit BBC One comedy Ghosts.
When is Bamber Gascoigne funeral? Date, time, venue, service, obituary poster
His family is yet to announce his funeral and burial arrangements to the public.
Ghanafuo.com promises to update information about Bamber Gascoigne’s funeral and burial arrangements as quickly as position.
