David Walter (journalist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Walter (journalist)

British journalist and politician

Date of Birth: 01-Feb-1948

Place of Birth: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 29-Mar-2012

Profession: television presenter, journalist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

David Charles Walter (1 February 1948 – 29 March 2012), was a British journalist and a former Political Correspondent for Independent Television News programmes on ITV from 1980–1986, then on ITN's Channel 4 News from 1986–1988, followed by Paris Correspondent for BBC News, a BBC television and radio producer and presenter, and a Liberal Democrat contender for a seat in the British Parliament (Torridge and West Devon, 2005).
He was a direct descendant of John Walter (1738/9 – 1812), the founder of The Times newspaper, whilst his mother was a cousin of former Home Secretary William Whitelaw.