Tributes have flooded in for the radio presenter.
A BBC radio presenter has sadly died (Picture: BBC)
BBC radio presenter Dave Llewellyn has sadly died aged simply 57 after a “brief sickness”. He was finest recognized for his work on visitors and journey on BBC Radio Tees, the place he labored for greater than twenty years, and was the “eye within the sky” reporter in a small aircraft above the world. His daughter Amy confirmed his loss of life in a press release, which hailed her dad as “extremely modest and beneficiant, [who[ at all times discovered time for pals and strangers alike”.
“Outdoors of his work he liked his household and his music. His true expertise shone by whereas he was taking part in his keyboards, synthesisers and bass,” she continued. “He was essentially the most loving father and husband, at all times going out of his solution to make us blissful.
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“He might be sadly missed by everybody who knew him, particularly our beloved canine Cupid who at all times noticed a style of his generosity, normally within the type of a shared sausage sandwich.”
Tributes have poured in from his former colleagues, with radio presenter Amy Oakden saying on air throughout her Friday breakfast present: “I at all times keep in mind Dave as a result of he was simply so form and wonderful. He was a legend.”
Radio Tees producer Sarah Robinson broke down in tears on the airwaves as she mentioned: “What do I say about Dave?
“Worst style in shirts I’ve ever seen, he wore horrible shirts, made dangerous espresso, the worst espresso I had ever tasted in my complete life, however Dave was relentlessly cheerful and optimistic and by no means got here into the workplace with out having a smile on his face.”
BBC Radio Tees mentioned in a press release: “We’re actually unhappy to say that our good colleague and buddy, Dave Llewellyn, has handed away following a brief sickness.
“You might know Dave finest as being the voice of visitors and journey within the area for greater than 20 years, in addition to co-presenting a well-liked gardening present on Sunday mornings earlier than changing into a wonderful producer at BBC Radio Tees. We ship our like to his spouse, Ange, his daughter, Amy and all of his family and friends. You’ll be missed, Dave.”
Dave leaves behind his daughter Amy and his spouse Ange, together with their canine Cupid.
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