Ross McWhirter

Ross McWhirter was a writer, political activist, and television presenter who was assassinated by the IRA. He is best known for co-founding the Guinness Book of Records.

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Birth Name :

Alan Ross McWhirter

Profession :

Non-Fiction Writer

Birthday :

August 12, 1925

Star Sign :

Leo

Death Date:

November 27, 1975

Age :

50

Birthplace :

Winchmore Hill, London, England

Ross McWhirter was a British writer, political activist, and television presenter, best known for co-founding the Guinness Book of Records, a globally recognized authority on record-breaking achievements. He also contributed to the television show Record Breakers and played a role in establishing The Freedom Association. Tragically, in 1975, McWhirter was assassinated by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) due to his political activism and involvement in the creation of the Guinness Book of Records.