Perdita
22-03-2010, 14:52
Harry Carpenter has died at the age of 84.
The commentator worked on a number of BBC sports shows during his career, but was best known for his boxing commentary and frequent interviews with heavyweight Frank Bruno.
Carpenter's lawyer David Wills said: "He had been unwell since last summer when he had a minor heart attack.
"The funeral has not been arranged but will be a family funeral, to be followed by a memorial service in London."
Bruno's catchphrase, "Know what I mean, Arry?" was derived from Carpenter's interviews with the one-time WBC champion of the world.
Carpenter died on Saturday at London's King's College Hospital and is survived by his widow and one son.
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The commentator worked on a number of BBC sports shows during his career, but was best known for his boxing commentary and frequent interviews with heavyweight Frank Bruno.
Carpenter's lawyer David Wills said: "He had been unwell since last summer when he had a minor heart attack.
"The funeral has not been arranged but will be a family funeral, to be followed by a memorial service in London."
Bruno's catchphrase, "Know what I mean, Arry?" was derived from Carpenter's interviews with the one-time WBC champion of the world.
Carpenter died on Saturday at London's King's College Hospital and is survived by his widow and one son.
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