Post by sid on Dec 9, 2012 14:14:36 GMT
British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore has died at his home at the age of 89.
The broadcaster 'passed away peacefully at 12.25pm this afternoon', at his home in Selsey, West Sussex, a group of his friends and staff said in a statement.
He died in the company of close friends, carers, and his cat Ptolemy, after failing to fight an infection.
A statement read: 'After a short spell in hospital last week, it was determined that no further treatment would benefit him, and it was his wish to spend his last days in his own home, Farthings, where he today passed on, in the company of close friends and carers and his cat Ptolemy.'
Monocle-wearing Sir Patrick, who served with the RAF during the war, began presenting The Sky At Night in 1957.
RIP Patrick thoughts to your family and friends
The broadcaster 'passed away peacefully at 12.25pm this afternoon', at his home in Selsey, West Sussex, a group of his friends and staff said in a statement.
He died in the company of close friends, carers, and his cat Ptolemy, after failing to fight an infection.
A statement read: 'After a short spell in hospital last week, it was determined that no further treatment would benefit him, and it was his wish to spend his last days in his own home, Farthings, where he today passed on, in the company of close friends and carers and his cat Ptolemy.'
Monocle-wearing Sir Patrick, who served with the RAF during the war, began presenting The Sky At Night in 1957.
RIP Patrick thoughts to your family and friends
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