Former BBC journalist David Capper passes away at the age of 91.

He was a regular on radio and television throughout the worst of the Troubles.
According to his family, he finally made his home in Donaghadee, where he had spent his summers as a boy.They claimed that in addition to travel, he loved music and narrow-gauge steam railroads.

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.”

“David embodied bravery and objectivity in public service reporting. He could be completely trusted to give an accurate description of what he observed, having witnessed some of the most terrifying incidents of The Troubles, including Bloody Sunday,” he stated.”David deserves a lot of credit from older members of the local journalism community for sharing his extensive skill set with junior reporters just starting out in the field.

“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.

Former BBC journalist David Capper passes away at the age of 91.
Former BBC journalist David Capper passed away at the age of 91.

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