10-07-2025
Iconic Scots kids' TV host dies aged 99 as devastated family pay tribute
SHOWBIZ legend Glen Michael died peacefully at home this week - just two months after celebrating his 99th birthday.
Generations of Scots grew up with Glen who fronted Cartoon Cavalcade every Sunday on STV from 1966 to 1992.
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In an interview with The Scottish Sun shortly before turning 99, Glen proudly boasted how he had just renewed his driving licence, joking: 'It's valid until I'm 101 — at this rate I may even outlive my car.'
Glen passed away at his cottage his Ayrshire, where he lived alone since the loss of wife Beryl a decade ago.
He leaves behind his two adult children, former journalist Yonnie, 74, who is now a guide at King Charles's Dumfries House, and award-winning film editor son Chris Buckland, 66, who has worked on high profile shows including Outlander, as well as five grandchildren.
Yonnie said: 'Dad died peacefully at home, and not in hospital, which is what he wanted.
'He had people beside him and he just literally took a deep breath and passed away.
'Dad had been determined to make it to 100, as he wanted his telegram from the King, but sadly it wasn't to be.
'But he was still driving until six weeks before falling ill and had also filmed a video for the Veterans charity Erskine in his back garden, which he did in one take. He was a performer to the end.'
Bobby Hain, MD Audience, at STV said: 'We are deeply saddened to hear that Glen Michael has passed away.
"Glen was a wonderful performer and personality and we know that many viewers will have very fond memories of him.
"He was an STV legend, with Glen Michael's Cavalcade a particular favourite for children across Scotland during its 26 year run.
"Our thoughts are with his family at this time and we send them our deepest condolences.'
