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David Paradine Frost 1939 - 2013

David Paradine Frost was born on April 7, 1939 in Tenterden United Kingdom, and died at age 74 years old on August 31, 2013 at Mediterranean Sea.

David Paradine Frost

David Paradine Frost OBE

April 7, 1939

Tenterden, United Kingdom

August 31, 2013

Mediterranean Sea

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Sir David Paradine Frost OBE has died from a heart attack at the age of age of 74 He had been giving a speech on the Queen Elizabeth on Saturday Forced President Nixon to admit involvement in Watergate Scandal Has been described a 'fearsome interviewer' by David Cameron Sir Michael Parkinson said he 'never said a nasty word' about anyone Veteran broadcaster Sir David Frost has died from a heart attack while on a luxury liner – far from specialized medical assistance. Sir David, 74, was on the Queen Elizabeth on its way from Southampton to Lisbon, preparing to give a talk later in the cruise about his career, when he collapsed on Saturday night. The Cunard line refused to say what emergency medical treatment he received on board. But NHS advice makes clear that only specialist hospitals are likely to have the facilities to treat major heart attacks. In particular, the ‘gold standard’ response involves a primary angioplasty – in which a wire frame called a stent is inserted to keep open a blocked artery – within two-and-a-half hours of an attack. It is thought unlikely that the small medical center on a cruise liner would have the equipment necessary for such a treatment. The Queen Elizabeth is understood to have two doctors on board and three nurses. Last night a Cunard spokesman refused to give details of Sir David’s treatment for reasons of confidentiality. ‘However, we have a full medical team on board and are well equipped to treat the range of patients that present from general practice complaints up to and including intensive care treatment and emergency medicine,’ she said. Sir David, who leaves three sons, Miles, 29, Wilfred, 28, and George, 26, was travelling alone, although his wife Lady Carina, 61, second daughter of the Duke of Norfolk, had accompanied him on previous cruises. A spokesman last night refused to detail repatriation plans, but the Queen Elizabeth is continuing to sail towards Lisbon, where it is due to dock tomorrow morning. It is likely that Sir David’s body will then be flown home. He said: 'When you think of all the stuff he was responsible for, never mind the Nixon interview and the two television companies he helped set up too, it's remarkable. 'He was just an extraordinary guy, non-judgmental in that he didn't bring any prejudices to his work. 'But it's not right to say he was a "soft" interviewer - he had a totally persuasive interview style which led to the unmasking of a scoundrel.' Sir David , who probably interviewed more world figures from royalty, politics, the Church, show-business and virtually everywhere else, than any other living broadcaster, was the most illustrious TV inquisitor of his generation. He not only won virtually all the major television awards available, but his professional activities were so diverse that he was once described as 'a one-man conglomerate'. Friends and colleagues from his 40-year career spoke of their shock at the broadcasters death. Stephen Fry wrote: ‘Oh heavens, David Frost dead? No!! I only spoke to him on Friday and he sounded so well. Excited about a house move, full of plans ... how sad.’ His interview with the doomed American President 'Tricky Dicky' Richard Nixon in 1977 was a TV classic. TV personality Esther Rantzen said: ‘I think fellow interviewers have always been awestruck by David Frost's capacity to elicit memorable, sometimes historically significant quotes from all the movers and shakers or our time - presidents, prime ministers, A*list celebrities . ‘But for all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him socially, it is his kindness, generosity, loyalty and humour that we will miss so much.’ TV presenter Loyd Grossman described the 'irreplaceable' journalist as a ‘master of current events’, adding: ‘I can't think of any other broadcaster that can step into those very, very big shoes.’ John Cleese, whose career was arguably launched on Sir David's programme The Frost Report, said: 'I was very, very sad to hear of David's death. I had known him for 52 years and I was extraordinarily fond of him. 'He was always fun and kind and interesting and I never heard him make a mean comment about anyone. 'I owe a great deal of my professional career to David and I am very grateful for what he did for me. Life is going to feel rather diminished by the loss of his welcoming, cheery and optimistic voice.' Andrew Lloyd Webber tweeted: 'Farewell David, dearest friend. ALW.' Actor Michael Sheen, who played Sir David in Frost/Nixon told BBC News that the broadcaster 'was a huge part of life when I was growing up'. He added: 'Someone who when I did get to know him a little bit, and I even got to interview him at one point - he was as good an interviewee as he was an interviewer, he just radiated not only warmth as a person but enthusiasm for what he did. Mr Frost became famous after interviewing President Nixon. The politician was forced to admit that he had taken part in the infamous Watergate scandal Sir David became famous after interviewing President Nixon in 1977. The politician was forced to admit that he had taken part in the infamous Watergate scandal Former President Richard Nixon exhibited a range of expressions during his interview with David Frost Former President Richard Nixon exhibited a range of expressions during his interview with David Frost: 'He clearly loved doing what he did.' Politicians described a 'fearsome interviewer' who knew how to had a unique ability to disarm his opponent. Prime Minister David Cameron was quick to send his condolences, praising Sir David for being an 'extraordinary man with charm, wit, talent, intelligence and warmth in equal measure.' He added: 'My heart goes out to David Frost's family. He could be - and certainly was with me - both a friend and a fearsome interviewer.' Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said: ‘Being interviewed by him was always a pleasure but also you knew that there would be multiple stories the next day arising from it.’ Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell hailed Sir David as a 'peerless' broadcaster. 'To be interviewed by David Frost was never a chore, even when trying to defend the indefensible,' he said. 'But his scrupulous and disarming politeness hid a mind like a vice. David Frost could do you over without you realizing it until it was too late.' A statement from his family said: 'His family are devastated and ask for privacy at this difficult time. 'A family funeral will be held in the near future and details of a memorial service will be announced in due course.'
04/7

1939

Birthday

April 7, 1939

Birthdate

Tenterden United Kingdom

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Early Life & Education

Sir David Paradine Frost OBE was an English television host, media personality, journalist, comedian, and writer. After graduating from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, Frost rose to prominence in the United Kingdom when he was chosen to host the satirical program: That Was the Week That Was in 1962.
Professional Career

Books: I could have kicked myself, Frost/Nixon, BILLY GRAHAM, MORE
08/31

2013

Death

August 31, 2013

Death date

Heart Attack

Cause of death

Mediterranean Sea
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Born: April 7, 1939, Tenterden, United Kingdom Died: August 31, 2013, Mediterranean Sea Spouse: Lady Carina Fitzalan-Howard (m. 1983–2013), Lynne Frederick (m. 1981–1982) Books: I could have kicked myself, Frost/Nixon, BILLY GRAHAM, MORE Quotes Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally. Television is an invention that permits you to be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn't have in your home. Having one child makes you a parent; having two, you are a referee. His interview with the doomed American President 'Tricky Dicky' Richard Nixon in 1977 was a TV classic. He quizzed the President on the Watergate Scandal that had emerged in the early 1970s . Sir David Frost who probably interviewed more world figures from royalty, politics, the Church, show-business and virtually everywhere else. He is said to have been a 'fearsome' interviewer'. The interviewer and his subject sparred through the first part of the interview, but Sir David later said he realized he didn't have what he wanted as it wound down. Nixon had acknowledged mistakes, but Sir David pressed him on whether that was enough. Americans, he said, wanted to hear him own up to wrongdoing and acknowledge abuse of power - and 'unless you say it, you're going to be haunted for the rest of your life.' 'That was totally off-the-cuff,' Sir David later said. 'That was totally ad-lib. In fact, I threw my clipboard down just to indicate that it was not prepared in any way ... I just knew at that moment that Richard Nixon was more vulnerable than he'd ever be in his life. And I knew I had to get it right.' An under pressure Nixon mistakenly said: 'When the President does it, that means it's not illegal.' It was later dramatised into a sell-out West End play, and more recently a Hollywood movie. The 2008 historical drama Frost/Nixon, starring Michael Sheen, chronicled the run up to the Nixon interviews. The film was a critical hit and was nominated for five Golden Globes and five Academy Awards. The dramatic face-off went on to spawn a hit play. And in 2008, a new generation was introduced to Frost's work with the Oscar-nominated movie Frost/Nixon, starring Michael Sheen as Sir David and Frank Langella as Nixon. The leading ladies that impacted on Sir David's life Sir David was almost as famous for his love of women as he was for his hard hitting interviews. The television presenter was forever in the gossip column and spent the sixties and seventies with a string of beautiful women, especially actresses. Sir David could charm anyone he talked to, a skill that proved useful in both his professional and personal lives. Sir David briefly married Peter Sellers' widow Lynne Frederick in 1981. He had a weakness for beautiful women Sir David briefly married Peter Sellers' widow Lynne Frederick in 1981. He had a weakness for beautiful women The newscaster was even engaged to American actress and singer Diahnne Carroll, who says that she did not marry him as he actually seemed ready to have a family. The lothario added to his list of women with an on/off affair with Carol Lynley over an 18-year period. In 1981 he married Peter Sellers' widow Lynne Fredrick, but they divorced the following year. But, he found the love of his life in second wife Lady Carina Fitzalan-Howard. The daughter of the 17th Duke of Norfolk, they married in 1983 and had three sons: Miles,Wilfred & George and were together until he died. With a 30 year marriage, she supported him throughout many of his achievements.

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David Paradine Frost and Richard Nixon

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David Frost and the Times

David Paradine Frost saw the article and created a show that changed the World!

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Amanda S. Stevenson

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Sir David Paradine Frost, CBE

A photo of David Paradine Frost who interviewed me and some friends on television and made voluntary sterilization a popular topic! After that we frequently chatted at Sardi's. He was a wonderful person and a valued friend. This tribute by me is a legacy because he was treasured by many people but I am the one writing the tribute! I was in the NY Times trying to change the policies against VOLUNTARY STERILIZATION. And with David's help, I succeeded! God Bless You, David Frost and the millions you helped!

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