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I can't believe he's died on found out this morning, didn't know he had a heart operation, wondering what will happen with count down, it will never be the same gain.

Sad news indeed. I remember watching the very first Countdown on the very first day of Ch4 way back in 1982.

He, along with Countdown, was a British institution and will be sorely missed by many.

Last ever EVER Countdown show hosted by Richard Whiteley is on at 3.15pm, Friday.

still can't believe it, although I haven't watched it for years because of the timing (they put it on late afternoon when most people are at work and repeat it early morning when everyone's asleep so few can appreciate what a quality programme it is! yes, I know I have a VCR...). But I loved it when I was at school and uni (when it was on at 4.30, and I fancied Carol ).

end of an era.

Can i just say without richard whiteley countdown would have never been that big thanks you RICHARD WHITELEY