The latest celebrity death announcement, this Christmas 2012, is that of 83-year-old Gerry Anderson. Mr Anderson created so many shows loved by children such as Stingray, Joe 90, Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlett and the Mysterons. He also worked on more productions such as UFO, Space: 1999, Supercar and Fireball XL5.
His death was announced by his son, Jamie. He said that during the last six months Gerry had suffered from woresening halth. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2012 and in recent months the disease had begun to take its toll.
Jamie announced his father's death on his own website saying:
His death was announced by his son, Jamie. He said that during the last six months Gerry had suffered from woresening halth. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2012 and in recent months the disease had begun to take its toll.
Jamie announced his father's death on his own website saying:
"Gerry was diagnosed with mixed dementia two years ago and his condition worsened quite dramatically over the past six months.
"Having already decided with his family on a care home for himself earlier this year, he moved in there in October,"
Gerry became a celebrity ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society speaking about the terrible effects the disease had on him, in June 2012.
Gerry was a multi talented British publisher, producer, director and writer, although for most adukts he will forever be associated with the phrase "Thunderbirds are go!"
Gerry was born Gerald Alexander Abrahams on April 14, 1929 in Bloomsbury, London, England.
He died 26 December 2012
RIP
Gerry was a multi talented British publisher, producer, director and writer, although for most adukts he will forever be associated with the phrase "Thunderbirds are go!"
Gerry was born Gerald Alexander Abrahams on April 14, 1929 in Bloomsbury, London, England.
He died 26 December 2012
RIP
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