Curtain closes for veteran broadcaster Derek Watts

The much-loved TV host passed away a day after the 35th anniversary of the first Carte Blanche episode

22 August 2023 - 20:57

Veteran TV host and journalist Derek Watts, who passed away on Tuesday after a battle with cancer at 74, died in the presence of his loved ones. ..

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