Jill Dando (November 9, 1961 – April 26, 1999) was a British television presenter who was murdered outside her home in West London, leading to a nationwide hunt for her killer.

Early life

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Dando was born in Weston-super-Mare, and was educated at Worle Comprehensive School and Broadoak Sixth Form Centre. She studied journalism at South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education in Wales.

Media career

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Dando's first job was as a trainee reporter for the local newspaper, the Weston Mercury. After five years as a print journalist, Dando began employment with the British Broadcasting Corporation when she became a newsreader for BBC Radio Devon in 1985. She transferred to BBC Television South West in 1985, where she presented a regional news magazine programme, Spotlight South West. In 1986, Dando made a move from regional to national television when she moved to London in 1986 to present the hourly daytime television news summaries.

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Did anyone else just find out that Jill Dando was killed?
AndyPacino (Andy Pacino) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:41:27 -0000
Did anyone else just find out that Jill Dando was killed?
@Rwildthing Hi Rav, do you never get scared of doing CW after the jill dando thing?
MartinL209 (Martin Leary) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:31:47 -0000
@Rwildthing Hi Rav, do you never get scared of doing CW after the jill dando thing?
Have you ever tried a Jill Dando? Whisky, gin & vodka - one shot & it goes straight to your head! :D
myinfamy (Daniel Pitt) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:30:00 -0000
Have you ever tried a Jill Dando? Whisky, gin & vodka - one shot & it goes straight to your head! :D
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parservices (chriswaller) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:16:07 -0000
UCL Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science tweet me I am looking for an anylist
Where is George Michael the night Jill Dando got shot??
AngeB (Angela Baldwin) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:45:11 -0000
Where is George Michael the night Jill Dando got shot??
The difference between jill dando and danny baker is that danny baker survived the doorstep challenge
Bricka24 (Brian Kinsekla) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:19:34 -0000
The difference between jill dando and danny baker is that danny baker survived the doorstep challenge

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