RIP Michael Norwood-History Channel Host

Press Release Source: The History Channel

Michael Norwood Host of The History Channel(R) Series DEEP SEA DETECTIVES(TM)
Dies at the Age of 36
Thursday December 11, 12:59 pm ET

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, December 6, while on a deep sea
dive for The History Channel series DEEP SEA DETECTIVES, veteran diver and
co-host of the program, Michael Norwood, 36, passed away.


The staff of The History Channel and A&E Television Networks is profoundly
saddened by his untimely death and we extend our deepest sympathies to
Michael's wife Diana, his parents Fred and Pat Norwood, and his brother David
Norwood, as well as his many friends and colleagues.

"Michael was the consummate professional. We are honored that he was a part of
our team. Michael brought to the series a rare combination of talent, not only
was he an experienced diver and former Scotland Yard detective, he was a superb
host. He thoroughly enjoyed what he did, and that was evident in every
broadcast. Everyone benefited from knowing and working with Michael," stated
Carl Lindahl, executive producer for The History Channel.

Michael and his co-host John Chatterton were working on an episode of DEEP SEA
DETECTIVES, produced by KPI Productions, Inc., diving for the wreck of the
World War II ship the USS Perry, off the coast of the Republic of Palau near
the Philippines. Accompanied by Director of Photography Danny Crowell, the
three divers were together descending toward the wreck along an anchor line
when Michael began having difficulty breathing. Despite the efforts of his two
companions who did everything they could to help him, they were unable to save
his life.

Michael had years of experience as a professional diver. In addition to serving
as the co-host and diver for DEEP SEA DETECTIVES, Michael also served as the
Diving Consultant and Safety Diver on the Sony Pictures Feature Film "Limbo."
He worked with Singing Giraffe Productions on a diving instruction video and on
a documentary titled "The Heart of Zenobia." Michael was the co- founder,
expedition leader and instructor of Deep Blue Diving, Ltd. in the United
Kingdom, a center of excellence for advanced and technical diving. He conducted
technical diver training and expeditions throughout the UK and Europe.

In March 1996, he conducted dives to the depth of 130 meters (426.5 feet), at
the time, the deepest scuba dives undertaken in the UK. He also served as the
coordinator and instructor of Operation Raleigh Diver Training Team, a
registered charity in the UK committed to the development of young people
through the undertaking of worldwide conservation and humanitarian projects.

Michael Norwood also was employed in a wide range of roles as an investigator
for corporate security operations. Earlier in his career, Norwood was a
Detective Constable 2NW Crime Operational Command Unit for the Metropolitan
Police Services, New Scotland Yard in London, England. He also served as a
Detective Constable Kilburn and Harlesden Division in the Criminal
Investigation Unit.


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