Former BBC Gardeners’ World star Peter Seabrook dies of ‘coronary heart assault’ aged 86: Royal Horticultural Society leads tributes to author and broadcaster

  • Gardening author Peter Seabrook has died aged 86, his household has introduced
  • Seabrook was a well-recognized sight on TV screens as a bunch of Gardener’s World
  • He wrote gardening columns up till his demise of a suspected coronary heart assault










Famed gardening author and broadcaster Peter Seabrook has died on the age of 86 after a suspected coronary heart assault, his household has introduced. 

Mr Seabrook was identified for presenting Gardener’s World and was nonetheless contributing gardening columns earlier than his demise. 

The Chelsea Flower Present stalwart lived in Chelmsford, Essex. His daughter Alison Seabrook Moore mentioned he was ‘working at full throttle till the tip’, the BBC studies.

The Royal Horticultural Society acknowledged: ‘We’re very unhappy to listen to that one of many biggest champions of horticulture, Peter Seabrook, has died. 

‘Peter had essentially the most unbelievable profession in horticulture and exhibited at RHS Chelsea Flower Present for many years and was frequently at RHS occasions, Gardens and Flower Exhibits.’

Horticulturalist Peter Seabrook, pictured here attending the Chelsea Flower Show in 2010, has died at the age of 86

Horticulturalist Peter Seabrook, pictured right here attending the Chelsea Flower Present in 2010, has died on the age of 86

Mr Seabrook pictured at his garden in Chelmsford, Essex, in 1976, shortly before he took over as a presenter of Gardener's World replacing Percy Thrower

Mr Seabrook pictured at his backyard in Chelmsford, Essex, in 1976, shortly earlier than he took over as a presenter of Gardener’s World changing Percy Thrower

He began his broadcasting career in 1965 after studying horticulture at Writtle College in Essex

He started his broadcasting profession in 1965 after finding out horticulture at Writtle School in Essex

Seabrook (at back) pictured with other presenters of Gardener's World in 1997

Seabrook (at again) pictured with different presenters of Gardener’s World in 1997

Peter Seabrook pictured for a feature with the Radio Times in 1983

Peter Seabrook pictured for a characteristic with the Radio Occasions in 1983

Hailed as a ‘nice horticulturalist’, Mr Seabrook studied his craft at Writtle School in Essex and started his broadcasting profession in 1965. 

He began as a visitor host of Gardener’s World in 1976 and likewise offered Pebble Mill at One and the Chelsea Flower Present. He was additionally The Solar’s resident gardening columnist for over 40 years.

Mr Seabrook’s current tasks included a marketing campaign towards the usage of peat in industrial horticulture, for which he lobbied the Homes of Parliament up till November final yr.

In a joint assertion, his youngsters Alison and Roger mentioned Mr Seabrook spent a few years caring for his or her mom Margaret, who suffered from Alzheimers.

They mentioned: ‘He leaves a giant hole in our lives. We’re grateful that he was in a position to dwell an extended and lively life, pursuing what he beloved proper as much as the tip.

‘The messages of appreciation which have come from individuals who labored with him – some going again a few years and a few very current – are overwhelming.’

Seabrook started as a guest host of Gardener's World in 1976 and also presented Pebble Mill at One and the Chelsea Flower Show

Seabrook began as a visitor host of Gardener’s World in 1976 and likewise offered Pebble Mill at One and the Chelsea Flower Present

Seabrook (pictured left) was also The Sun's resident gardening columnist for over 40 years

Seabrook (pictured left) was additionally The Solar’s resident gardening columnist for over 40 years

Gardening writer and television broadcaster Peter Seabrook photographed behind the scenes at the site of the Chelsea Flower Show in 1987

Gardening author and tv broadcaster Peter Seabrook photographed behind the scenes on the website of the Chelsea Flower Present in 1987

Gardening expert Peter Seabrook made many live appearances at gardening centres up and down the country over the years

Gardening professional Peter Seabrook made many dwell appearances at gardening centres up and down the nation over time

Matthew Appleby, editor of Horticulture Week, which first broke information of Seabrook’s demise, mentioned: ‘The entire of horticulture might be shocked and saddened by this information. Peter was essentially the most revered and the best gardening author of his time and might be a lot missed.’

The Solar journey editor Lisa Minot mentioned: ‘Thanks for the apples – Mr Peter Seabrook. My esteemed colleague of (for me) 30 years. One in all life’s good folks.’

Cassie King, who labored with him on the Chelsea Flower Present, mentioned she was ‘completely devastated’.

She added: ‘I labored with Peter a number of occasions, the spotlight being requested to venture handle 4 trade gardens at Chelsea in 2016. Peter was an inspiration to me and gave me so many alternatives for which I might be without end grateful for.’

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