Journalist Peter Thompson who played hockey for England dies
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 2 June 2021
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Peter Thompson, aged 75, passed away due to a heart attack. He was well-known as a journalist and represented England in hockey and other sports.Summary
LONDON—Peter Thompson, a journalist who also represented England at hockey, has passed away aged 75 after a heart attack.
He joined the Telegraph in 1994 after leaving his career as a grammar school teacher. He was the correspondent for the Grimsby Telegraph for around 20 years.
Other than journalism, Peter represented England on the hockey pitch and was also well-known in other sports, including cricket, golf, and scouting.
Peter is survived by wife Gwyneth, daughters Lucy and Nichola and son David and their respective partners Russell, Clinton, and Alana, and granddaughter Eloise and cousin Sylvia.
Key Points
- Peter Thompson passed away at the age of 75.
- He was a journalist for the Telegraph since 1994.
- Peter represented England in hockey and other sports.
- He was the Grimsby Telegraph's correspondent for 20 years.
- He is survived by his wife, children, and granddaughter.
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