TRIBUTES have poured in for a beloved BBC Radio 2 star who has died aged 79.
Former colleagues and fans have remembered DJ Colin Berry, who first joined the station in 1973 and eventually worked there for more than 30 years, following his death.
The very same station announced his passing, at the age of 79, this morning.
It said: "The former Radio 2 newsreader Colin Berry has died at the age of 79.
"He joined the station in 1973 and covered for presenters including Sir Terry Wogan and Sir Jimmy Young.
"Colin Berry also had a 25-year stint as the UK's Eurovision jury spokesperson including in 1997".
BBC Radio 2 newsreader Clare Ruacres paid tribute to her former colleague, saying on X: "Sad to say a former colleague and fellow BBC Radio 2 newsreader Colin Berry has died aged 79.
"He also spent 25 years as the UK's Eurovision jury spokesman."
In reponse to Clare's post, BBC News' Senior Director Richard Murrell wrote: "I worked as a TO with Colin on many occasions in Con - another wonderful voice has left the Radio family."
Radio presenter and event host Andrew Peach paid an emotional tribute to Berry, and recalled the fond memories he had of hearing the DJ at a young age.
He wrote: "I am very sad to hear news of Colin Berry’s passing.
"I have strong memories of hearing Colin on BBC Radio 2 as a child and it was a thrill to get to work with him there from 1998-2012."
Countless other organisations and people paid tribute to the veteran star.
Bauer Media scheduler Luke Davies posted on X: "Extremely sad to hear the passing of Colin Berry.
"He was a Real Pioneer of Broadcasting and had such a Lovely relaxing voice.
"He was also a true Gentleman and was very kind when I interviewed him in 2019.
"This is BBC London calling, Sleep Tight Colin."
Jon Kutner posted: "So sad to learn of the loss of my friend and colleague and former Radio 2 newsreader and voice of Eurovision Colin Berry.
"We always had some great conversations when we managed to catch up. My thoughts are with his family. Farewell my friend. RIP"
Berry read the news on Radio 2 as a freelancer until September 2012.
He was known for being the Eurovision Song Contest spokesman for many years.
The broadcaster held this for role for almost every year between 1977 until 2002.
As a presenter he was also known for appearances on The Generation Game, Blankety Blank and Bargain Hunt.
His last radio bulletin was at 3am on September 8 2012 after Radio 2 changed to journalists reading the summaries.
Berry presented a weekly show for BBC Local Radio on Saturday mornings, and also covered Richard Spendlove's music and phone-in show.
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