BBC radio presenter Dave Llewellyn has died aged 57 after two decades on air – as his devastated family release a touching tribute.
The Radio Tees star – famed for his distinctive bright red hair – was hailed as the “most loving father and husband” by his daughter Amy.
Dave worked as a travel presenter in the north east region for more than 20 years – famously starting out as the “eye in the sky” in a plane.
Alongside his traffic updates, the larger-than-life DJ also co-hosted a gardening show at the weekends.
And for the past six years, he was a producer on BBC Radio Tees, most recently working on Gary Philipson’s daytime programme.
The presenter, hailed as “incredibly modest and generous” by his daughter Amy, died after a short illness.
She said: “Outside of his work he loved his family and his music.
“His true talent shone through while he was playing his keyboards, synthesisers and bass.
“He was the most loving father and husband, always going out of his way to make us happy.
“He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him, especially our beloved dog Cupid who always saw a taste of his generosity, usually in the form of a shared sausage sandwich.”
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