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Former chief inspector dies aged 68

Former chief inspector of schools Sir Chris Woodhead has died aged 68 after battling motor neurone disease and liver cancer.

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By Dan Peters | 24 June 2015

Former chief inspector of schools Sir Chris Woodhead has died aged 68 after battling motor neurone disease and liver cancer.

News of the death of ex-teacher Sir Chris, who led watchdog Ofsted from 1994 to 2000, was confirmed yesterday.

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