A beloved BBC presenter has died. (Image: BBC)
BBC radio presenter Peter Grant has died following a battle with cancer. The broadcaster was well known across the airwaves on many stations including Radio Newcastle and Magic FM.
His friend announced the news in a statement shared to Facebook. It said: “So very difficult to post that we have lost another radio legend and my great friend of 25 years. Peter Grant was a wonderful and talented person that was known for presenting radio and TV shows on many different platforms.
“R.I.P Peter, you fought a brave battle and will always be remembered especially for being kind ,generous and so positive all the time . Thanks for the laughs and the great times Peter ,everyone who knew you will miss you always xx.”
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