07/01/2020
Tributes As BBC's Stephen Clements Dies
Tributes have been flooding in following the death of BBC radio presenter Stephen Clements.
The 47 year-old broadcaster gained a huge following when he hosted Q Radio's Breakfast Show for seven years before moving to a mid-morning slot on the BBC last September.
Stephen is survived by his wife and two young children.
Announcing the sad news on Tuesday afternoon, BBC Northern Ireland Director Peter Johnston said: "We are sorry to bring you the sad news of the passing of our colleague Stephen Clements.
"Our thoughts are with Stephen's family, friends and colleagues, at this difficult time."
Colleagues and friends of the broadcaster have rushed to pay tribute, with a spokesperson for Q Radio sharing: "We are heartbroken today to learn that our former Q Radio Breakfast show host, colleague and friend Stephen Clements has died suddenly at the age of 47."
Alliance south Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw also shared her condolences on Twitter, writing: "So so saddened to hear of the passing of Stephen Clements. A true gentleman and incredibly talented broadcaster. A tragic loss."
DUP Leader Arlene Foster added that she has been devastated by the news.
"Have been a fan since Q days," she shared. "We were in touch over Christmas & New Year. An incredible talent who was always willing to help others. Please keep his wife, little children and wider family in your prayers."
Popular TV presenter Eamonn Holmes told of how he will miss the local radio host. Eamonn wrote: "No more chats @radiostephen.... I'll miss you , your listeners will miss you. My Heartfelt condolences to your family. A lesson for us all to live life because we don't know how long it will last. Sad , sad times. How can you be gone?"
(JG/CM)
The 47 year-old broadcaster gained a huge following when he hosted Q Radio's Breakfast Show for seven years before moving to a mid-morning slot on the BBC last September.
Stephen is survived by his wife and two young children.
Announcing the sad news on Tuesday afternoon, BBC Northern Ireland Director Peter Johnston said: "We are sorry to bring you the sad news of the passing of our colleague Stephen Clements.
"Our thoughts are with Stephen's family, friends and colleagues, at this difficult time."
Colleagues and friends of the broadcaster have rushed to pay tribute, with a spokesperson for Q Radio sharing: "We are heartbroken today to learn that our former Q Radio Breakfast show host, colleague and friend Stephen Clements has died suddenly at the age of 47."
Alliance south Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw also shared her condolences on Twitter, writing: "So so saddened to hear of the passing of Stephen Clements. A true gentleman and incredibly talented broadcaster. A tragic loss."
DUP Leader Arlene Foster added that she has been devastated by the news.
"Have been a fan since Q days," she shared. "We were in touch over Christmas & New Year. An incredible talent who was always willing to help others. Please keep his wife, little children and wider family in your prayers."
Popular TV presenter Eamonn Holmes told of how he will miss the local radio host. Eamonn wrote: "No more chats @radiostephen.... I'll miss you , your listeners will miss you. My Heartfelt condolences to your family. A lesson for us all to live life because we don't know how long it will last. Sad , sad times. How can you be gone?"
(JG/CM)
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