John McCririck has died aged 79, according to the Racing Post.
McCririck was the face of Channel 4 Racing, and one of the sport's most recognisable figures.
He was also an award-winning journalist for The Sporting Life.
The former Channel 4 racing pundit's death was reported by the Racing Post: "Sad to report that legendary racing broadcaster John McCririck has died at the age of 79."
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