Peter O'Sullevan
Sir Peter John O'Sullevan (3 March 1918 – 29 July 2015) was an Irish retired horse racing commentator. He worked for the BBC, the Press Association, Daily Express and Today. He was the BBC's leading horse-racing commentator from 1947 to 1997.
Peter O'Sullevan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peter John O'Sullevan 3 March 1918 Kenmare, Ireland |
| Died | 29 July 2015 (aged 97) |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Alma mater | Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil |
| Occupation | Sports commentator |
| Employer | BBC |
O'Sullevan was born in Kenmare, Ireland. He studied at Hawtreys, Charterhouse School, and later at Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil in Switzerland.[1] O'Sullevan died of cancer in London, aged 97.[2]
References
- "O'Sullevan, Sir Peter (John)" (subscription required). Who's Who. December 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
- Legendary Sir Peter O'Sullevan Dies
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