He was a regular on radio and television throughout the worst of the Troubles.
He had nine grandkids in addition to his three children, Samantha, Diarmit, and Chris.
Mr. Capper was honored by BBC NI director Adam Smyth, who called him a “journalistic icon.”
“Our deepest condolences go to David’s family circle.”
He was described by broadcaster Norman Stockton as having “unfailing cheerfulness and enthusiasm; he was a born broadcaster.”
Saying, “He was a real pioneer,” he remarked.
Other stories
-
For the first time, doctors have successfully transplanted a pig kidney into a person.
-
Gaza War: How US diplomacy is being pushed to its limits
-
On Thursday, Dr. Bawumia will introduce the Ghana Card number at birth.
-
The dollar faces challenges as the data maintains the possibility of a rate cut.
-
European equities close 1% higher; the Stoxx 600 crossed the 500-point mark for the first time
Pages: 1 2
