Naturalist Terry Nutkins dies
Children's wildlife presenter and naturalist Terry Nutkins has died of leukaemia at the age of 66, his agent has told ITV News. He passed away yesterday afternoon. He was one of the hosts of children TV shows The Really Wild Show and Animal Magic
Latest ITV News reports
Nutkins 'a lovely, kind, gentle and generous man'
Broadcasters Keith Chegwin and Dawn Porter and wildlife filmmaker Simon King have paid tribute to Terry Nutkins.
RIP Terry Nutkins. Was lucky enough to work with. Such a lovely, kind, gentle and generous man. Will miss you loads
From @thekeithchegwin on Twitter:Terry Nutkins. Total legend. I'm sure he has gone to have more fun somewhere else #RIP
From @hotpatooties on Twitter:So sad to Learn that Terry Nutkins has passed away. Sincere condolences to all his loved ones. He was a true enthusiast and fine naturalist
From @TVsSimonKing on Twitter:Tributes paid to 'very special' Nutkins
Tributes to The Really Wild Show presenter Terry Nutkins, who died aged 66, have been paid by people on ITV News' Facebook page. Here are some of them:
– Susanna AllenHis enthusiasm for wildlife, conservation was infectious. Thought he was great.
– Sue WebbThis very special man encouraged my love of animals so much I ended up with a house full. RIP Terry you will be sorely missed and condolences to your family.
– Nicky PearseHow very sad...I remember watching his shows when I was young...very entertaining.
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Nutkins appearing on CBBC in 1993
Terry Nutkins explains what bright colours in the animal kingdom mean during this 1993 interview with CBBC.
Wildlife presenter Terry Nutkins dies aged 66
Broadcaster Terry Nutkins, famous for appearing in The Really Wild Show, has died months after being diagnosed with leukaemia.
Read the full storyTerry Nutkins devoted to 'communicating wonders of the natural world'
– Joe Godwin, Director of children's programmes at the BBCTerry Nutkins was a natural children's presenter - warm, passionate and devoted to communicating the wonders of the natural world to his young audience. Like many, I grew up watching him on the BBC's first ever natural history programme made especially for children - Animal Magic. He went on to present The Really Wild Show for seven years. I'm sure his enthusiasm and genuine love of animals will have inspired generations of children throughout the country.
Nutkins survived by eight children & eight grandchildren
Terry Nutkins is survived by his wife, eight children and eight grandchildren.
He was living in Glenelg on the west coast of Scotland, near the Isle of Skye.
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Agent: Nutkins 'never happier than when he was with animals'
– John Miles, Terry Nutkins' agentHe was an absolutely lovely guy and just loved animals, and he was never happier than when he was with animals.
We will all miss him very, very much.
Terry Nutkins mourned by his childhood fans
Oh no! Terry Nutkins has died. I loved The Really Wild Show
From @NinaHandsPR on Twitter:Omg Terry nutkins has died! My childhood is officially over
From @emmg8492 on Twitter:RIP Terry Nutkins. Thank you for my childhood & for making animals even more amazing!
From @plumbermanluke on Twitter:Philip Schofield: Nutkins was 'a delightful man'
So sad to hear of the death of Terry Nutkins. I worked with him often in my 'broom cupboard' days. A delightful man & passionate naturalist
From @Schofe on Twitter:Terry Nutkins dedicated his life to teaching about wildlife
A naturalist and published author, Terry Nutkins was best known for his television work.
The Londoner, celebrated for his bald head and wild flowing hair, first made a name for himself on screen in the early 1980s alongside Johnny Morris on the BBC's Animal Magic show.
He went on to present The Really Wild Show in 1986, enjoying a seven-year run alongside Chris Packham, Nicola Davies and Sue Dawson.