About Bob Simpson
Lived 1944 – 2006 (aged 61). Bob Simpson was a British journalist and radio journalist.
Robert Anthony Simpson (29 November 1944 – 25 July 2006) was a British journalist who was a foreign correspondent for the BBC. Nicknamed "Mr Grumpy" by his friends and family, he reported from a number of dangerous locations across the world but was best known for his reports from Baghdad during the Gulf War.
Early life Simpson was born in Woodford, Essex. His father was a tenant farmer.
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Who was Bob Simpson?
British journalist
When was Bob Simpson born?
Bob Simpson was born on 29 November 1944 in Essex, Woodford.
When did Bob Simpson die?
Bob Simpson died on 25 July 2006 in London.
What was Bob Simpson's occupation?
Bob Simpson was a journalist and radio journalist.
What nationality was Bob Simpson?
Bob Simpson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Simpson. https://biography.guide/bob-simpson-journalist/
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