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Richard Fortey(1946-2025)

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Richard Fortey was born on 15 February 1946 in Ealing, London, UK. He was a writer, known for Nature's Wonderlands: Islands of Evolution (2016), Survivors (2012) and Science Club (2012). He was married to Jackie (nee Francis) and Bridget Thomas. He died on 7 March 2025.
BornFebruary 15, 1946
DiedMarch 7, 2025(79)
BornFebruary 15, 1946
DiedMarch 7, 2025(79)
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Known for

Nature's Wonderlands: Islands of Evolution
7.2
  • Additional Crew
  • 2016
Survivors
6.5
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
Science Club (2012)
Science Club
8.3
TV Series
  • Self - Natural History Museum(as Prof Richard Fortey)
Miracle Planet (2004)
Miracle Planet
8.3
TV Series
  • Self - Natural History Museum, London(as Dr. Richard Fortey)

Credits

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Writer

  • Survivors
    6.5
    TV Mini Series
    • written by
    • 2012

Additional Crew

  • Nature's Wonderlands: Islands of Evolution
    7.2
    • presenter
    • 2016
  • The Future Is Wild (2003)
    The Future Is Wild
    7.6
    TV Series
    • principal scientific advisor
    • 2003

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Dr. Richard Fortey
  • Born
    • February 15, 1946
    • Ealing, London, UK
  • Died
    • March 7, 2025
  • Spouses
      Jackie (nee Francis)1977 - March 7, 2025 (his death, 3 children)

Did you know

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    Dr. Fortey was elected to the Royal Academy of Science. He is Senior Paleontologist at the Natural History Museum. He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2023 King's New Year's Honours List for his services to Paleontology and Geology in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England.

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