BBC Radio 1 legend dead aged 76: Colleagues lead emotional tribute to star who had 14 years at the station

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BBC Radio 1 legend DJ Andy Peebles has died aged 76 prompting a wave of tributes for the broadcasting star.

Fellow presenter Mike Read shared the news on X this morning, saying he was ‘devastated’ about the passing of his ‘chum’.

Mr Read stated: ‘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.’

Friend and radio executive John Simons also wrote: ‘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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