Gerald Crowdus

Gerald Crowdus (19th October, 1932-19th/20th November, 2005) was a British-born Jetanie television presenter and actor. He was a long-running announcer for JT1, and regularly provided commentary for the channel from its launch in 1966 until his departure in 1980. Later in his life, he regained popularity for voicing Gunner in the Kuboian animated series Magma Eye from 1997 to 2000. Known for being friendly and knowledgeable, but rarely seen smiling, he was a high-profile celebrity with a career lasting over fifty years.

Death
On 20th November, 2005, Crowdus' son announced that his father had died in his sleep from pneumonia. He was survived by his wife and five children.