A BELOVED BBC Radio 2 star has died, aged 79, as tributes pour in from former colleagues and fans.
The veteran presenter joined the show in 1973 and worked there for over 30 years.
Radio 2 announced the passing of Colin Berry, aged 79, this morning.
They said: "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 Berry, her former colleague at Radio 2.
She wrote on X: "Sad to say a former colleague and fellow @bbcradio2 newsreader Colin Berry has died aged 79. He also spent 25 years as the UK's Eurovision jury spokesman."
Richard Murrell, BBC News Senior Director, responded to Clare's post.
He 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 shared: "I am very sad to hear news of ColinBerry's passing. I have strong memories of hearing Colin on
"@bbcradio2 as a child and it was a thrill to get to work with him there from 1998-2012."
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.
He also covered Richard Spendlove's music and phone-in show.
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