Personal Info
Known For Acting
Known Credits 1
Gender Male
Birthday -
Day of Death February 8, 2018
Place of Birth South Tyneside, England, UK
Also Known As
- Jarra Jim
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Biography
Jim Purcell, known affectionately as 'Jarra Jim', was a World War II veteran and charity fundraiser who achieved notability by his annual participation in the Great North Run, which he only began at the age of 65 following the death of his wife, but continued to take part well into his 90s. He died at the age of 96.
Jim Purcell, known affectionately as 'Jarra Jim', was a World War II veteran and charity fundraiser who achieved notability by his annual participation in the Great North Run, which he only began at the age of 65 following the death of his wife, but continued to take part well into his 90s. He died at the age of 96.
Acting
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