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In pictures: The life of Supermarket Sweep legend Dale Winton

  • <p>Dale Winton became a household name after presenting Supermarket Sweep from 1993 to 2001 before a 2007 reboot. (Rex) </p>
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    Think of all the fun you could have

    Dale Winton became a household name after presenting Supermarket Sweep from 1993 to 2001 before a 2007 reboot. (Rex)

  • <p>Radio 4 and TV panel show Just A Minute, which saw celebs talk about a subject for 60 seconds without hesitation, featured Dale as a team captain in 1995. (Rex) </p>
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    Just A Minute

    Radio 4 and TV panel show Just A Minute, which saw celebs talk about a subject for 60 seconds without hesitation, featured Dale as a team captain in 1995. (Rex)

  • <p>Dale’s close friend, Britain’s Got Talent Judge David Walliams, helped the presenter battle his depression. (PA) </p>
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    Heartbroken

    Dale’s close friend, Britain’s Got Talent Judge David Walliams, helped the presenter battle his depression. (PA)

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  • <p>It wouldn’t have been the British Sausage Appreciation Society’s Regional Sausage of the Year Competition without Dale hosting in 1997. (PA) </p>
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    Cheeky sausage

    It wouldn’t have been the British Sausage Appreciation Society’s Regional Sausage of the Year Competition without Dale hosting in 1997. (PA)

  • <p>Kate Thornton tweeted her sadness at Dale’s death, writing: ‘Always such a gent, such a laugh and such a pro.’ (PA) </p>
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    Date with Kate

    Kate Thornton tweeted her sadness at Dale’s death, writing: ‘Always such a gent, such a laugh and such a pro.’ (PA)

  • <p>Presenter Davina McCall described Dale as a ‘generous soul with a touch of naughty’. (PA) </p>
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    Pals

    Presenter Davina McCall described Dale as a ‘generous soul with a touch of naughty’. (PA)

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  • <p>Dale’s stint on Supermarket Sweep is arguably his greatest hit. (PA) </p>
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    It’s time for Supermarket Sweep

    Dale’s stint on Supermarket Sweep is arguably his greatest hit. (PA)

  • <p>Dale was among the numerous celebrities who tried to guess the outcome of challenges on You Bet, which began on UK screens in 1988. (Rex) </p>
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    You Bet

    Dale was among the numerous celebrities who tried to guess the outcome of challenges on You Bet, which began on UK screens in 1988. (Rex)

  • <p>In 2001, Dale fronted Channel 5’s Touch The Truck, which saw a group of 20 contestants with staying in contact with a stationary vehicle – and whoever kept hold of the truck the longest, won it. (Rex) </p>
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    Wacky gameshows

    In 2001, Dale fronted Channel 5’s Touch The Truck, which saw a group of 20 contestants with staying in contact with a stationary vehicle – and whoever kept hold of the truck the longest, won it. (Rex)

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  • <p>The presenter also did a stint on breakfast show GMTV with Lorraine Kelly in the 2000s. (Rex) </p>
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    Wake up to Dale

    The presenter also did a stint on breakfast show GMTV with Lorraine Kelly in the 2000s. (Rex)

  • <p>Dale meeting the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance in 2001. (Rex) </p>
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    A Royal audience

    Dale meeting the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance in 2001. (Rex)

<p>Dale Winton became a household name after presenting Supermarket Sweep from 1993 to 2001 before a 2007 reboot. (Rex) </p>
<p>Radio 4 and TV panel show Just A Minute, which saw celebs talk about a subject for 60 seconds without hesitation, featured Dale as a team captain in 1995. (Rex) </p>
<p>Dale’s close friend, Britain’s Got Talent Judge David Walliams, helped the presenter battle his depression. (PA) </p>
<p>It wouldn’t have been the British Sausage Appreciation Society’s Regional Sausage of the Year Competition without Dale hosting in 1997. (PA) </p>
<p>Kate Thornton tweeted her sadness at Dale’s death, writing: ‘Always such a gent, such a laugh and such a pro.’ (PA) </p>
<p>Presenter Davina McCall described Dale as a ‘generous soul with a touch of naughty’. (PA) </p>
<p>Dale’s stint on Supermarket Sweep is arguably his greatest hit. (PA) </p>
<p>Dale was among the numerous celebrities who tried to guess the outcome of challenges on You Bet, which began on UK screens in 1988. (Rex) </p>
<p>In 2001, Dale fronted Channel 5’s Touch The Truck, which saw a group of 20 contestants with staying in contact with a stationary vehicle – and whoever kept hold of the truck the longest, won it. (Rex) </p>
<p>The presenter also did a stint on breakfast show GMTV with Lorraine Kelly in the 2000s. (Rex) </p>
<p>Dale meeting the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance in 2001. (Rex) </p>
Andy Wells
·Freelance Writer

Dale Winton was first and foremost known as the face of Supermarket Sweep – but that is not the only greatest hit to his name.

The 62-year-old, who died at his home on Wednesday, was also the face of several game shows – including the National Lottery’s In It To Win It.

Supermarket Sweep, which saw contestants run around a mock-up supermarket collecting shopping items, was a hit in the 1990s and was later revived.

His smiley disposition hid the pain of a battle with depression, that was triggered by a break-up.

After his death was announced, tributes began pouring in for the late TV star from celebrity pals.

Presenter Davina McCall wrote: ‘I am so, so, so sad to hear about Dale Winton, a lovely, warm, kind, sensitive, generous soul with a touch of naughty ! RIP.’

Blue singer Antony Costa wrote: ‘No, no, no my old friend Dale Winton has died. I’m absolutely devastated one of the most kindest men you could ever meet…’