Responding to the news in a post on X, she wrote: “So sad to hear John Stapleton – our ‘Stapes’ has died. On X, Gordon wrote: “John Stapleton was one of the very best presenters I directed at GMTV and GMB. So sad to hear that broadcaster John Stapleton has died at the age of 79. Rest in peace, Stapes.”Recommended reading:Meanwhile, Manchester City said they were “saddened to learn that John Stapleton has passed away at the age of 79”. The football club posted in a statement on X: “John was a passionate City supporter and a regular at the Etihad Stadium.