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Gladiators legend John Anderson dies aged 92 as tributes pour in for show's original referee who will be 'forever remembered' for iconic catchphrase


Gladiators star John Anderson has sadly passed away aged 92.

Gladiators star John Anderson has sadly passed away aged 92. The show's original referee, who appeared in the show since first episode way back in 1992, became famous for his iconic catchphrase 'Contenders ready, Gladiators ready'. Gladiators star John Anderson has sadly passed away aged 92 (pictured on the show in 2008)

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