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Michael Wynn-Jones, husband of Delia Smith, dies aged 85

The Guardian28 September 2026, 19:07 UTCUnited Kingdom

Former journalist and honorary life president of Norwich City FC died peacefully at home on MondayMichael Wynn-Jones, the journalist and husband of the TV chef Delia Smith, has died at the age of 85.Wynn-Jones was honorary life president of Norwich City football club, which said everyone at the club was “deeply saddened” by his death. Continue reading...

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