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BBC Radio presenter Steve Roberts dead at the age of 70 as his co-stars pay tribute to 'great friend to many' after three decades with the channel

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Culture & entertainment · 2 d ago
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For over 30 years, Steve covered many sports, including rugby league and presented the legendary Try Time programme alongside Ray French and Allan Rooney.
Independent sources: 3 · Express.co.uk, Daily Mail, RadioToday
Good Morning Britain stars pay tribute to ‘exceptional’ colleague after his tragic death
Independent sources: 2 · The Standard, The Independent
However in recent years he had added another string to his bow after becoming a life coach and he launched the Happy Copycat podcast for people looking to change their life.
Independent sources: 2 · Express.co.uk, Daily Mail
For years I said, ‘One day I’ll finish my book.’ Eventually, one day became today.
Independent sources: 2 · Express.co.uk, Daily Mail
Tributes flooded in for the star as fans and colleagues learned the sad news and shared their condolences on the BBC's Instagram post.
Independent sources: 2 · Express.co.uk, RadioToday
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