Monty Don leads tributes after Gardener's World star David JC Austin dies aged 67

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Monty Don leads tributes after Gardener's World star David JC Austin dies aged 67.

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David JC Austin, the celebrated rose breeder and Gardener's World personality, has died at the age of 67.He passed away on Monday at his home in Shropshire following a diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, an incurable neurological condition.His family announced the news on Instagram, sparking an outpouring of tributes from across the horticultural world and beyond.Mr Austin was a towering figure in British gardening, having dedicated his career to the cultivation and breeding of roses.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say He headed the family firm David Austin Roses, which was originally established by his father, David C.

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Austin.Under his stewardship spanning more than three decades, the company grew from a specialist nursery into a name recognised by rose enthusiasts worldwide.Monty Don, his fellow Gardeners' World presenter, was among the first to respond publicly.

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