Gerald Mortimer (1937 – 30 December 2013) was an English author and sports journalist, whose career spanned over four decades.

Gerald Mortimer
Born1937
Died30 December 2013 (aged 77)
Occupation(s)Author, sports journalist
Years active1970–2013

Mortimer began his career in July 1970, as a sports journalist for the Derby Telegraph (then Derby Evening Telegraph), a job which he held until his death in December 2013.[1]

Gerald Mortimer died following declining health on the night of 30 December 2013, aged 77.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Green, Peter (31 December 2013). "Gerald Mortimer, the Derby Telegraph's legend among sports writers, dies at the age of 77". derbytelegraph.co.uk. Derby Telegraph. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.