BBC Radio 1 legend Andy Peebles has died at the age of 76, with colleagues paying emotional tributes to the broadcaster.
The sad news was announced by fellow radio presenter Mike Read on social media, expressing his devastation at the loss of his friend and colleague.
Peebles was a respected figure in British broadcasting, known for his extensive knowledge of music and cricket, presenting on BBC Radio 1 between 1978 and 1992.
In his tribute, Read wrote: “Devastated to hear the news about our chum Andy Peebles. He was about to join us at Heritage. We joined Radio One together. Knew his music & cricket inside out. Raise your bat & enjoy a long rest in the pavilion.”
Peebles has died aged 76
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Read added that they had “lunched recently with DLT & Adrian Juste” and described Peebles’ life as a “great innings”.
The pair had been colleagues at Radio 1, with both joining the station around the same time.
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