Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson dies at 83

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Gerry Anderson, creator of the Thunderbirds and Joe 90 puppet superhero TV shows, has died at the age of 83.

Anderson had been suffering from Alzheimer's Disease since early 2010, and his condition had worsened in the past six months, Jamie Anderson said.

Nick Serpell looks back at his life.

Footage courtesy Thunderbirds/ITC and Century 21 Television

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