BELOVED BBC Radio star Graham Whyte has died – with his “heartbroken” family paying their tributes.
The presenter, who joined BBC Merseyside in 1999, passed away on Tuesday, his partner said.
Taking to Facebook, Anna Petrie wrote: “Our lovely Graham Whyte sadly passed away on Tuesday.
“We are all heartbroken and in shock, he will now be up there with his Mum, Dad, Rob and Dave. Funeral details will follow in due course.”
Graham joined the station after a career as a journalist – and was a legend in the Merseyside community.
Fans rushed to share their sadness, with one saying: “Oh no that’s so so sad. I’m so sorry thinking of you all. All my love to you all.
“So sorry, thinking of you all and sending love from all my family.
“That is horribly sad news. He was a genuinely lovely man with a wonderful sense of humour.”
Another said: “That is horribly sad news. He was a genuinely lovely man with a wonderful sense of humour.”
And a third echoed: “So very sorry.”
It comes after BBC Radio 1 legend Andy Peebles died aged 76 last week.
In a statement posted to X, fellow presenter Mike Read said: “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 & inside out.
“Raise your bat & enjoy a long rest in the pavilion. We lunched recently with DLT & Adrian Juste. Great innings.”
Radio pal John Simons added: “So sad to hear the news about Andy Peebles passing.
“I’ll miss our long conversations about football and soul music, of which he was far more knowledgeable.
“There’s going to be a Quiet Storm in heaven tonight. RIP Andy.”
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