Former BBC presenter dies as boss pays tribute to 'a journalistic icon'
ok.co.ukBBC presenter David Capper has sadly passed away at the age of 91.The legendary journalist, who was a former BBC Ireland Correspondent, reported on some of the most challenging times during the Troubles across TV and radio.
David leaves behind three children, Chris, Diarmit and Samantha, and nine grandchildren. Adam Smyth, Director of BBC NI, has paid an emotional tribute to David, calling him a "journalistic icon".
Adam said: "BBC Northern Ireland has lost a journalistic icon. David was the epitome of impartial and courageous reporting in the public interest." "He was an eyewitness to some of the most harrowing events of The Troubles, including Bloody Sunday, and could be fully relied upon to provide a trusted account of what he saw," he added. "Many senior figures in local journalism also have David to thank for passing on his considerable skillset to junior reporters starting out in the industry.
Our deepest condolences go to David's family circle." Born in Belfast, David was the national radio correspondent for BBC Northern Ireland's Scene Around Six, and reported on Bloody Sunday and Bloody Friday, reports the Express.
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