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Boxing's Harry Carpenter dies

Date: 22/3/2010 16:56:45

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BBC boxing commentator Harry Carpenter has died, a spokesman for his family said.

The 84-year-old former TV sports presenter died at King's College Hospital, London, on Saturday.

His lawyer David Wills said: "He had been unwell since last summer when he had a minor heart attack.

"The funeral has not been arranged but will be a family funeral, to be followed by a memorial service in London."

Mr Carpenter leaves a widow and one son.

Carpenter became closely identified with Frank Bruno, whose catchphrase "Know what I mean, 'arry?" featured in their post-fight interviews.

A spokesman for Bruno said he was upset and shocked by the news.

The former heavyweight champion's agent said he was "very upset" at the news.

He said: "When I told him, he said it was 'terrible, sad news'.

"Frank has many acquaintances but not many real friends. Harry Carpenter was a friend."

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