The following correction was printed in the Guardian's Corrections and clarifications column, Monday January 15 2007 In this obituary of Magnus Magnusson we misdated his translations, with Herman ...

Magnus Magnusson, best known for his 25-year reign as Mastermind's formidable and cerebral inquisitor, has died, aged 77. The TV presenter, journalist, historian and author will be remembered for his ...

Magnus Magnusson has lost his battle with cancer. The former host of Mastermind, who was 77, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three months ago. The illness forced him to cancel a series of public ...

The former Mastermind presenter Magnus Magnusson died last night at the age of 77, the BBC said. Magnusson, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last October, presented the popular quiz show for ...

Former Mastermind presenter Magnus Magnusson has been diagnosed with cancer, it has been announced. The BBC said the broadcaster was undergoing tests and was in "good fettle". Today is the journalist, ...

Magnus Magnusson started hosting Mastermind in 1972 and continued for 25 years An auction of items owned by Magnus Magnusson, former presenter of Mastermind, is being held to raise money for charity.

MAGNUS Magnusson, who has died aged 77, was an industrious journalist, writer, broadcaster and public servant destined to have his other achievements overshadowed by his masterly stewardship of the ...

An auction of items owned by Magnus Magnusson, former presenter of Mastermind, is being held to raise money for charity. Author and journalist Mr Magnusson presented the BBC quiz show for 25 years. He ...

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Magnus Magnusson, who has died aged 77, had a long and successful career as a journalist, author and broadcaster before launching Mastermind. That programme was to become inextricably linked to his ...

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