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Tommy Walsh Dead: Ground Force and BBC Star Dies Aged 69

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Tommy Walsh died at the age of 69 after a long illness, his agent confirmed.

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He rose to fame in 1997 alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock on BBC's Ground Force.

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The hit gardening show drew up to 12 million viewers at its peak.

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He later appeared on Homes Under the Hammer, Clean It, Fix It, and other popular DIY shows.

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He is survived by his wife Marie and three children, Charlotte, Natalie, and Jonjo.

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