# Former SABC television newsreader and renowned conservationist Gillian van Houten has died at the age of 72. Van Houten became one of South Africa’s most recognisable news presenters during the 1980s and 1990s before leaving broadcasting to pursue wildlife conservation with filmmaker John Varty. She had been living with dementia in recent years. Varty paid an emotional tribute, describing their lifelong bond and shared passion for Africa’s wildlife. She is survived by their three children.
Former SABC newsreader Gillian van Houten dies at 72