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Marcel Stellman, lyricist and record company executive who brought Countdown to Britain – obituary

Marcel Stellman, lyricist and record company executive who brought Countdown to Britain – obituary
Besides creating the UK’s best-loved quiz show, he wrote for Charles Aznavour and Tony Bennett and worked with the Rolling Stones
Jean and Marcel Stellman in 2017
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Marcel Stellman, who has died aged 96, was a record company producer and executive, and a lyricist who wrote for artists of the calibre of Cilla Black, Petula Clark, Charles Aznavour and Tony Bennett; but his lasting claim to fame in the UK is his role in importing the quiz show Countdown, which has dominated afternoon television since 1982.

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Marcel Stellman: Countdown creator dies aged 96

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image captionMarcel Stellman and his wife Jean
Marcel Stellman, creator of Channel 4's long-running gameshow Countdown, has died at the age of 96.
Belgian-born Stellman was also a record producer and lyricist who wrote songs for stars including Cilla Black, Charles Aznavour and The Shadows.
Among his best-known tracks was the Max Bygraves hit Tulips From Amsterdam, released in 1958.
Countdown was Channel 4's first show at its 1982 launch and has become one of the world's most enduring game shows.
Stellman's nephew wrote on Twitter: "It is with our deepest sorrow we share with you news of the death of our beloved Uncle - Marcel Stellman, 96, who passed away late last night. Marcel is survived by his beloved wife Jean."

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Marcel Stellman: Countdown creator dies aged 96

Marcel Stellman: Countdown creator dies aged 96
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