Countdown creator Marcel Stellman has sadly passed away aged 96. His nephew has confirmed the sad news in a social media statement on behalf of the heartbroken family.It read: "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."Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman has since paid a touching tribute to Marcel.She penned: "I am so sorry to hear this news Mark....x"Marcel and Jeanie and I had so many very happy decades together, forging a path for Countdown in the early days and working hard together to make it the juggernaut it then became....
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