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    BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 29 May 2017

    Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes, who hosted show in 1960s and 70s, has died aged 83, his agent confirmshttp://bbc.in/2s5Y5gq 

    2:49 AM - 29 May 2017
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      2. Northamptonshire Weather‏ @NNweather 29 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        I grew up watching John & his beloved Shep on TV. A great presenter. RIP John.pic.twitter.com/kMhiHyYQLy

        3 replies 22 retweets 89 likes
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      1. Mark R Wilson‏ @biggabreakfast1 29 May 2017
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        #John #noakes for one last time GET DOWN SHEP' 😢 RIP #blue #peter #bluepeter #legend #.

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      2. Kim‏ @kjay_jay 29 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        John and Shep, together again.

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      1. Enn Diamond‏ @EnnJason 29 May 2017
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        A great man. An inspiration to an entire generation. A 70's children entertainer you could trust. A rare thing these days.

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      2. Cat Treadwell‏ @druid_cat 29 May 2017
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        You know who'll be waiting for him... ❤️

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      2. •Sue•‏ @DylanDeCat 29 May 2017
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        An ode to John Noakes One of life's top blokes Daredevil extraordinaire Whilst wearing 70s flares #RipJohnNoakes

        1 reply 3 retweets 16 likes
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      1. Stepton‏ @Stepton1 29 May 2017
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        John and Shep legends R.I.P

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      1. Lawrence #FBPE  🇪🇺‏ @lawrencesmoore 29 May 2017
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        A childhood favourite. #RIPJohnNoakes

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      1. Andy Farnell‏ @andyfarnell07 29 May 2017
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        John was a real life action man to those of us lucky to be kids in the 70's. A life of adventures lived well. RIP John Noakes.

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      1. Daysgettinglongnow‏ @Barry2532 29 May 2017
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        RIP John. Great presenter.

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      1. John Bocking‏ @bonospal 29 May 2017
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        Rest in peace John. Presenter legend. Sad news.

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      2. John Lewis‏ @monty1967Lewis 29 May 2017
        Replying to @KingBarwick @BBCBreaking

        Always remember the bobsleigh🤕 as a child felt proud to be from Halifax. R.I.P. John Noakes😭

        2 replies 1 retweet 4 likes
      3. Michael Fletcher‏ @gemini3663 29 May 2017
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        Baby elephant for me

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