Dando, Jill (1961–1999)
Dando, Jill (1961–1999)
British newscaster and journalist. Born in 1961 in Weston-super-Mare, England; murdered April 26, 1999, in Fulham, London, England; engaged to be married to Alan Farthing.
Well-known BBC anchorwoman, began career as a journalist for Weston & Somerset Mercury; moved to BBC Radio Devon; joined the BBC's national news operation (1988); became the popular host of "Six O'Clock News," "Breakfast News," "Crimewatch" and "Holiday"; was shot and killed on the steps of her London home by an unemployed loner, Barry George, who was obsessed with guns and celebrity (he was found guilty of the murder, July 2, 2001).
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