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BBC reporter Barron dies aged 69

Former BBC war correspondent Brian Barron has died from cancer at the age of 69. Barron witnessed many major events and was honoured with several awards.

He died at his home in Cornwall surrounded by his family.

Nicholas Witchell looks back on his life.

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