Watch John Stapleton's final television interview, which came just weeks ago on GB News, before he was confirmed dead at the age of 79.

Mr Stapleton spoke candidly about his Parkinson's and how he remained positive, even in his final days.

He was reunited with fellow broadcaster and friend Penny Smith, whom he had enjoyed a close on-screen relationship with for 17 years.

The broadcaster died in hospital this morning after a battle with Parkinson's complicated by pneumonia.

Watch John Stapleton's final television interview, which came just weeks ago on GB News, before he was confirmed dead at the age of 79.Mr Stapleton spoke candidly about his Parkinson's and how he remained positive, even in his final days.He was reunited with fellow broadcaster and friend Penny Smith...{ai:summary}<p>John Stapleton’s final GB News interview aired weeks before he was confirmed dead at 79; he spoke candidly about Parkinson’s and staying positive. </p><p>He was reunited with Penny Smith after 17 years on screen. He died in hospital this morning after a battle with Parkinson’s complicated by pneumonia. #health</p>

John Stapleton's moving final TV interview weeks before death - Watch in full

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