Is Martin Bashir Still Alive, Who Is Martin Bashir?

Is Martin Bashir Still Alive - Martin Henry Bashir is a former journalist from Britain and he worked as a freelance sports journalist before joining the BBC in 1986. He became famous when he interviewed Princess Diana. Many of them are interested to know Is Martin Bashir Still Alive. Here is the article, which tells us about Martin Bashir Still Alive.

by C Hariharan

Updated Nov 12, 2022

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Is Martin Bashir Still Alive, Who Is Martin Bashir?
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Who Is Martin Bashir?

Martin Henry Bashir is a former journalist from Britain. He was a presenter on American and British television for the BBC's Panorama program, for which he interviewed Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1995. Though the interview was much signified then, it was later determined that he had used deception and forgery to obtain it. Martin Henry Bashir is the actual name of Martin Bashir.

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Is Martin Bashir Still Alive?

Yes, Martin Bashi is alive. He is 59 years old at present, as abtc.ng. Martin Bashir was born on 19th January 1963, in London, England. Martin was raised in Wandsworth, London. He converted to Christianity during his teenage. His father had served in the Royal Navy during World War II. Martin Bashir was educated at the boys' state comprehensive Wandsworth School, King Alfred's College of Higher Education, Winchester, studying English and History from 1982 to 1985. He also studied at King's College London, where he completed a master's degree in theology.

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What Happened To Martin Bashir?

From 2004 to 2016, Martin Bashir served as an anchor for ABC's Nightline and then as a political commentator for MSNBC. Martin resigned from his position at MSNBC in December 2013 after framing "ill-judged" comments about the vice presidential candidate and former governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. As per goodto.com, at the 2020's end, Martin Bashir underwent major cardiac surgery, and he was admitted to the hospital for another procedure on his heart in February 2021. Martin also contracted coronavirus around the same time. 

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Martin Bashir Interview

During the time of the interview broadcast, the controversy around the interview was directed at comments made by Diana. But after years, the ways used to convince the princess to take part in an interview were brought into question. Martin was later found to have used fake bank statements to gain access to the princess. He was accused of lying to her brother Earl Spencer to bring him on the side and also claimed the former royal nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke, had an affair with Prince Charles. 

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Why Did Panorama Leave Him Disgraced?

As per thetab.com, by 2020, many years after Princess Diana's death, some TV channels began to run documentaries on the Panorama interview. Channel 4's show Diana: The Truth Behind The Interview, was the first one to put any wrongdoing on the part of the BBC. The Panorama team using tricky tactics to convince Diana to take part seemed more imaginable than ever.

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Martin Bashir Wife

As per The Sun, not much is known about Martin Bashir's wife, Deborah. She is also known in the public eye as Debbie. Martin keeps his personal life private. In 2008, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Deborah was there to support Martin during that illness.Martin and his wife, Deborah, have three children. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor impacting his pituitary gland and was reported to be "seriously unwell" with the coronavirus in October 2020.

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Martin Bashir Networth

As per marketrealist.com, Martin Bashir has a networth of $7 Million. In December 2004, Martin Bashir interviewed Victor Conte, the founder of BALCO, on ABC's 20/20 program, in which Conte admitted to perpetual doping programs. He has also conducted interviews with many others, including Louise Woodward, the five suspects in the Stephen Lawrence case, Jeffrey Archer, Michael Barrymore, Joanne Lees, and George Best.

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Martin Bashir Where Is He Now?

As per goodto, Martin stepped down from his position as the religion editor of BBC in May 2021, citing ongoing health problems as the cause for his departure. His resignation time from the BBC also coincided with an investigation into his Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales. He no longer lives in a £1.7 million, six-bedroom home in Hampshire.

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Is Martin Bashir Still Alive - FAQs

1. Who is Martin Bashir?

Martin Henry Bashir is a British former journalist.

2. What is the age of Martin Bashir?

Martin Bashir is 59 years old at present.

3. Who is the spouse of Martin Bashir?

Deborah is the spouse of Martin Bashir.

4. Is Martin Bashir alive?

Yes, Martin Bashir is still alive.

5. What is the networth of Martin Bashir?

Martin Bashir has a networth of $7 Million.

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