A BBC presenter has sadly died after nearly 30 years on air.
Andy Ball worked on BBC Merseyside for nearly 30 years as a reporter and presenter.
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In a statement today, BBC Merseyside said: “We’re sad to have to tell you that our friend and Colleague Andy Ball has passed away.
“Andy worked for BBC Merseyside for nearly 30 years as a Presenter, reporter and part of the management team.
“He loved the river and enjoyed nothing more than getting out into the communities right across the whole of Merseyside.
“We will miss him dearly and send all our love and condolences to his wife Lynn and family.”
Andy had been host of the BBC Radio Merseyside breakfast show up until 2005.
Tributes have flooded in for Andy following the tragic announcement.
An ex-colleague wrote: “I am so sad to hear this news. Having worked at Radio Merseyside for a few years, Andy was always so generous with his time and patience with everyone.
“He truly loved Liverpool, the station and all the people in it. Such a lasting impact that he will have had.“
Another said: “Such sad news. I loved the brief spell I had working alongside Andy. Great fun and a top journalist and human being.”
A third added: “Great presenter. Lovely voice. Such a shame. Condolences to his family and friends.”
One fan on X said: “Sorry to hear the news of Andy Ball’s passing. One of the best.”
Andy presented a range of programmes on BBC Radio Merseyside during his career including the Lunchtime Phone-in, Mid-Morning, and Breakfast shows.
He also took part in special event coverage for the station, such as for the 2012 Sea Odyssey Festival in Liverpool.
The star had also frequently put in shifts on local community radio station Radio Lymm throughout his career.
His journalism journey began on local newspapers in Wirral before a stint on commercial radio.
Following this he joined the BBC, serving as a member on the Morning Merseyside team before being promoted to the role of Radio Merseyside’s news editor in 2005.
