John Kear dead at 71: Rugby league legend dies 'suddenly, while returning north' from commentating for the BBC on Challenge Cup final
John Kear, the rugby league broadcaster and former Challenge Cup-winning coach, has died at the age of 71.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jun 1, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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