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Gerald Mortimer

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Gerald Mortimer
Born1937
Died30 December 2013 (aged 77)
Occupation(s)Author, sports journalist
Years active1970–2013

Gerald Mortimer (1937 – 30 December 2013) was an English author and sports journalist, whose career spanned over four decades.

Mortimer began his career in July 1970, as a sports journalist for the Derby Telegraph (then Derby Evening Telegraph), a job which he held until his death in December 2013.[1]

Gerald Mortimer died following declining health on the night of 30 December 2013, aged 77.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Green, Peter (31 December 2013). "Gerald Mortimer, the Derby Telegraph's legend among sports writers, dies at the age of 77". derbytelegraph.co.uk. Derby Telegraph. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.