David Barby Death
David passed away on July 25, 2012 at the age of 69 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK. David's cause of death was stroke.
When did David Barby die?
July 25, 2012How did David Barby die? What was the cause of death?
StrokeHow old was David Barby when died?
69Where did David Barby die? What was the location of death?
Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK
David Barby Birthday and Date of Death
David Barby was born on April 23, 1943 and died on July 25, 2012. David was 69 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: April 23, 1943
Date of Death: July 25, 2012
Age at Death: 69
David Barby - Biography
David John Barby FRICS (23 April 1943 – 25 July 2012) was an English antiques expert, known for his appearances on Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and similar BBC antiques television programmes. Born in Rugby, Warwickshire, he was interested in antiques from age 12, which led to his joining the profession on leaving school. He qualified aged 21 as a member of the Incorporated Society of Valuers and Auctioneers, which merged with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2000.
Barby appeared in the first episode of Flog It! in 2002 as the auctioneer, but was soon also employed as an expert. He was already becoming well known in a similar role on Bargain Hunt, and later appeared on Antiques Road Trip, where he became known by the nickname "The Master". David Barby featured in the 500th show of the popular BBC programme Bargain Hunt on the red team alongside Philip Serrell.
Barby suffered a brain haemorrhage at his Rugby home on 12 July 2012, dying two weeks later on 25 July 2012 in a hospital in Coventry, aged 69. Over 500 people attended a memorial service at St Andrew's Church, Rugby on 2 September 2012. A tribute was given by Philip Serrell. Tributes were also made by the BBC, TV programme Flog It, and Presenter Tim Wonnacott. Wonnacott expressed his shock on behalf of the team at Bargain Hunt and spoke of his high standards and professionalism as an expert, and also his wicked sense of humour and sense of fun. David Barby was buried at Watts Lane Cemetery, Hillmorton, in Rugby, Warwickshire.
