Sign up for Us Weekly's free, daily newsletter and never miss breaking news or exclusive stories about your favorite celebrities, TV shows and more! His wife of 25 years . Mike Smith (born August 27, 1972) is a Canadian actor and musician born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, and raised in Thorburn. (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap), (key) Races in bold indicate pole position. A Carlsbad boy died of an accidental drug overdose, the New Mexico medical investigator's office ruled. (he was the sound mixer) He would do Mr Hollingsworth, who was once married to former TV-am presenter Anne Diamond, said: He carried it with him. Previous Casting Crowns' Former Drummer Andy Williams Has Died It has not been established on whom currently Mike Smith is dating. I hope you managed to collect a lot for Mikes charity. He died on 1 August 2014 from complications of heart failure following major heart surgery. Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series (20192020). 05:09 EST 04 Aug 2014. Michael George Smith, broadcaster and businessman, born 23 April 1955; died 1 August 2014, Radio 1 DJ and presenter of hit television shows in the 1980s and 90s, he later launched his own business, Flying TV, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Mike Smith in 1982, the year he landed his own show on BBC Radio 1. Less than two weeks . Former TV producer Mike Hollingsworth told the Daily Mail that the presenter and ex-Radio 1 DJ, who died last week, 'unfairly carried the can' for the . Much love , 4 years ago we had to say goodbye! #Mom was heartbreaking tonight. Relentlessly chasing youth is going to piss off more people than it will attract. Former Radio 1 Breakfast Show presenter Mike Smith has died in hospital following complications from major heart surgery. It was made more difficult when the time came because we all fell in love with Emily, Lorre said. "I know he is making lots of new friends in heaven.". Alongside his spiralling television career, there was a return to Radio 1 to take over the flagship breakfast show (1986-88), which won Smith the Sony Awards DJ of the year honour two years running, and the Variety Club radio personality of the year title in 1987. x x x, Happy Birthday Rose. . Mike Smith, who has died aged 59 from complications following heart surgery, made an immediate impact on audiences after landing his own show on BBC Radio 1 in 1982. October 4, 2021, 11:43 PM. Tell Us:What did you think of the sudden twist into tragedy in last nights Mom? He finally woke up, having fallen asleep with his foot on the brake and his car still in drive, according to the outlet. Mike Smith may have kept his health problems secret from some of his friends before his death. Condolences to Sarah and all his family. A . I always thought he unfairly carried the can for a large part of that. As a standby DJ, Smith occasionally broadcast when live outside broadcasts failed. "He would routinely visit the ambulance station, the fire stations," Dalton told the outlet. With which I will never part. He returned to Radio 1 in 1982 to host the weekday early-morning show. with both hobbies for the majority of his life, Mike eventually gave up Mom Courteney Smith, 25, from the UK, nearly died, and sustained a life-long heart issue after a botched BBL surgery in Turkey. "He was seventeen months older than me, my first friend and buddy, and I'm so grateful for over 50 years of photos and memories.". Smith began his broadcasting career at Chelmsford Hospital Radio, before joining BBC Radio 1 in 1975 as a freelance producer and presenter. Michael "Mikey" Smithage 43 years young, passed away on February 3, 2023 in Catskill, N.Y. On season eight of 90 Day Fianc, Trish first came to Mike and Natalie's Sequim trailer when Natalie had 65 days left on her K-1 visa and the couple was fresh off the " low IQ, low class " fight. Everybody knew him," Dalton told KTUL. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS, Ed Sheerans touring partner's son, 16, tragically killed in car wreck, Today's Savannah Guthrie abruptly leaves show after scary new medical diagnosis, Sam Champion says final goodbye to colleague with touching tribute, GMA's Ginger Zee warns viewers as she delivers 'severe' and 'damaging' news, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Ree Drummond has been through a slew of family ordeals (seen with husband Ladd), Her older brother Michael died over the weekend, She shared a devastating tribute to the 54-year-old, Ree's daughter Paige was arrested for public intoxication back in 2019, In April of this year, her nephew Caleb was charged with a DWI, Caleb and Ree's husband Ladd were involved in a horrific truck crash in March, occurred at the familys ranch in Oklahoma. Michael Smith worked four years on a tug called the Ironfish. Smith, who was married to fellow television personality Sarah Greene, died in hospital yesterday from complications connected to his recent major heart surgery. A year later, the couple married. playing hockey at the age of four but showed early signs of musical But sadly, that is real life sometimes. [1] For a short time in 2006, he was engaged to actress Nichole Hiltz. Several former BBC colleagues paid tribute to Smith. Home . "It isn't possible to sum up the life of someone as perfectly . He was 54 years old. The trio have also produced a film that is a fictional take on their website. He was just shy of his 77th birthday. Thank you for so many amazing memories my darling . His work included promotions and production work for the Radio 1 Roadshow, Quiz Kid and most daytime network shows. Bubbles was never intended to be a main character, but the more outrageously he behaved, the more audiences loved him, developing him to become a breakout character. Michael "Mike" William Smith, of Gravenhurst, ON, passed away on September 9, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. "[3][4], In 2004 Smith founded Flying TV, a company providing aerial filming services to broadcasters. "Mike was a very affable guy, fantastically business-like. In 1972, aged 17, he passed his test and took up motorsports in racing, rallying and rallycross. My love always Mom xxx. Mike Smith was born and raised in Thorburn, Nova Scotia. He also hosted Top of the Pops and the coverage of Live Aid in 1985, as well as a number of quiz shows. I loved her character. (Seth Wenig/AP) MONTCLAIR, N.J. Seventeen miles . ", She opened up about Michael in her 2011 book, The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels, explaining that he had "developmental disabilities.". A year later, the fresh-faced DJ was presenting a string of popular television programmes. He recalled that Smith was good with a live audience, noting that "he was a very good racing driver as well, so he had good reactions" and could also pull off a good stunt. Smith dies at the age of 39 after collapsing in her hotle room in Hollywood, Florida. Their mother, Lisa Smith, died from cervical cancer in 2013 leaving their father Alexander Rodriguez to take care of the family. "Please pray for my parents, whose devotion to Mike was boundless, and who will feel this loss most acutely," Drummond added. . Smith decided not to sign the licence extension that would allow the BBC to repeat the Top of the Pops episodes that he presented,[citation needed] with the BBC continuing to respect his wishes following his death. However, Smith was confident enough to apply for the role of BBC1 controller of programmes in 1993, only to be told that the corporation was looking for someone with management experience. Both passengers survived, although Ms Greene broke both legs and an arm, and Smith suffered a broken back and ankle. Nov. 9, 2014 7 PM PT. By the time the Monkees officially broke up in 1970, Michael Nesmith had been gone for a year and had already released his first solo album, the all-instrumental The Wichita Train Whistle Sings, which All Music said "received very little attention except from the inevitably confused Monkees fans.". After she died, I didn't know what the rest of my life had in store for me. with Greene, added: "There are no words. Reels. Instead, Smith began broadcasting on Chelmsford hospital radio in 1974. Facebook One of Michael's pals also mourned him on Facebook, calling him a beloved figure in his hometown of Bartlesville, Okla. Sam Marsden for MailOnline Races in italics indicate fastest lap (1 point awarded 19871989 in class), Endurance driver (Ineligible for points), Smith attended Ballyholme Primary School in Bangor, Northern Ireland during the early 1960s due to his father being relocated to Belfast by his employer, the Ford Motor Company. The outspoken former boxer Mike Tyson has claimed his mother dying was one of the best things to ever happen to him. The day after Mr Lushs fall, Smith cancelled his Radio 1 show, describing it as a terrible time after he and Edmonds met Mr Lushs family. Just a year later, he moved to Radio 1 as a researcher and standby presenter and, in 1978, he joined the London commercial station Capital. Simon Mayo, who took on the Breakfast Show when Smith left in 1988, wrote on Twitter: "Shocked to hear of Mike Smith's death today. He became a very close friend," Dalton added. The bar, partly owned by Smith, closed in March 2010 after 4 years of operation, a decision the management attributed to government hikes in the minimum wage and minimum drink prices. genius when he learned to play guitar at the age of seven. and mother, Alexis Smith, 35, were arrested by Carlsbad Police Sept. 28, 2021 after the boy's body was found in a shed at his grandmother's house on Western Way Street, court documents stated. #mom #momaholics, added another. Bubbles aka mike Smith was found dead when he was attacked in the north providence area of rhode island by a astranged fan ..the fan only known by the name Mario from words of by Standers drove his 2005 Ford f 150 into Smith after Smith told him that bubbles was just a character and that the trailer park boys were not real and just tv characters ..the allege fan then drove into Smiths vehicle and crushed him instantly yelling and screaming vulgar language and stating quote fuck you I know the boys are real julians not here to help you now Smith was 35 years old and police are styll looking to apprehend the asailnt. He was the sort of guy to reinvent himself very well.. One of the most intense struggles throughout Tyson's life was his relationship with his mother. 19:17 EST 03 Aug 2014 We're told Graham County Sheriff's deputies responded to the . He went to all the basketball games, all the football games, all the baseball games not to really watch the games, but to connect with people.". "We all had some time to prepare for this, thought Ive found over the course of the past few days that nothing really prepares you for losing someone who is so much a part of the fabric of your familys daily life.. Smith's meteoric rise then saw him switch to lunchtimes (1983-84) before he left radio temporarily to concentrate on television. Michael J. Smith was the pilot aboard the space shuttle Challenger, which exploded on January 28, 1986. December 24, 2018, 8:33 AM. Happy Birthday, When you were young Mike, we gave you your wings to see the world. A month after the crash, Caleb was arrested for a DWI after cops said he was 'tipsy' and 'fast asleep' in his car, according toTMZ. Simon Mayo, who took on the Breakfast Show when Smith left in 1988, wrote on Twitter: "Shocked to hear of Mike Smith's death today. Paige, then 19, was arrested for public intoxication and possession of alcohol under the age of 21. Your memory is my keepsake, HOUSTON -- Astros pitcher Joe Smith won't be able to see his mother on Mother's Day. She was diagnosed with Huntington . . Smith has worked on such films as The Weight of Water as a sound mixer [2] and Serendipity as a cableman.[3]. And while Twitter went wild in the aftermath of the revelation about Jodis death, fans were impressed with the networks bravery at tackling the issue and still making the show one of laughs as well as tears. He had uniforms and hats from almost every station that he visited. Continuing with both hobbies for the majority of his life, Mike eventually gave up hockey to concentrate on being a musician. I have you in my heart. In 2006, he was engaged to Nichole Hiltz, who is an American actress. As a result, episodes featuring Smith have been omitted from the repeat run on BBC Four. Mom co-creator Chuck Lorre told the Hollywood Reporter that although it was tough killing off Jodis character, that had been the plan for the teenage addict all along. Tyson has been open about his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, where he had to fight to survive. In March 2008, Smith, along with three others, opened a sports bar in Halifax called "Bubba Ray's". I'm a very insecure animal.". Theincident occurred at the familys ranch in Oklahomaas Caleb and Ladd battled a grass fire on the property. "Sadly, it's true that Mike Mora . His blood alcohol level was .05, with two misdemeanor charges - driving while impaired and driving with an open container. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. (Icon Sportswire) Fatima Smith, the mother of Los Angeles Lakers player Michael Beasley, died on Sunday after . #Mom was heartbreaking tonight. Well, we were not expecting this, and neither was Twitter. Michael Smith was 17 months older than Drummond. While still broadcasting Smith raced in several British Touring Car Championship races, driving a newly homologated Sierra Cosworth in 1987, and then alongside Frank Sytner in 1988 with whom he often clashed in a BMW M3. Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day, Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High & Unemployed, Bubbles and the Shitrockers - Feat. Vinny In Memory Manager, Thinking of you today and always He was with Greene again for Ghostwatch (1992), a mock documentary about a haunting that was presented as drama, drawing a deluge of complaints from viewers. The DJ and television personality said: "The news is just devastating. Smith said this on Instagram: . Massive sympathies to @RealSarahGreene. He died on Friday after complications from major heart surgery, his aerial filming company, Flying TV, said. TV chef Ree said at the time: Its a difficult loss for our family, as she was such a rock for all of us. He had already presented episodes of the children's show CBTV Channel 14 in 1982 and Top of the Pops (1982-88). He had an amazing ability to remember people's phone numbers. 24 of 35 25 of 35 Feb. 8, 2007:. He added: "He was a wonderful broadcaster, a good lad, and we will miss him.". He was 54. She is not alive today; she died in 1990 when she was just 24 years old in her house. Updated: Jul 13, 2021 / 04:47 AM EDT. Smith made an appearance as Bubbles in Snow's 2002 music video Legal, but his swearing remained censored. ", Drummond previously featured her brother on a 2012 installment of her Food Network series, an episode she called her "favorite, for obvious reasons. Smith is receiving support from his former Cowboys teammate Michael Irvin, who tweeted to Smith : "We r lifting u . However last year he criticised Radio 1's music strategy, telling the Radio Times: "They say they're going for a younger audience - that's just wrong. Tags : Michael W. Smith Michael W. Smith mother Michael W. Smith mother death Michael W. Smith mother funeral Barbara Smith. He knew their phone numbers, he kept contact with them almost every day. "I can't believe it's been a whole year, as I still feel those doggie-related tears of loss so acutely. His father had . Far too young mikesmith. 6 years, where has that time gone? Photograph: ITV/Rex, Mike Smith with his wife, Sarah Greene, in 2001. "Everybody he met was a friend. After his mother's death, he put her body in the most expensive coffin. In 1983, Smith took over the weekday lunchtime show (11.30 am to 2 pm) until March 1984, when he briefly left to present BBC Breakfast Time. Michael leaves behind his loving mom, Mary Sue Pentz . "With Infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away . I thought about you yesterday, Michael Nesmith, singer and guitarist for the Monkees, died on Friday from natural causes at the age of 78. Smith spent six years at Radio 1 between 1982 and 1988, and was also a presenter on Top . . His death ended a distinguished career as a Navy pilot and a future in space flight. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. But sadly, that is real life sometimes, one Twitter user wrote. Before becoming involved in Trailer Park Boys, he was a guitarist in the rock band Sandbox,[1] and signed a record deal with EMI in Canada, and Nettwerk in the United States. Kelis ' husband, Mike Mora, has died after a battle with stage 4 stomach cancer. [1] Clattenburg apparently realized the depth this character held, and the Cart Boy, now known as Bubbles, was written into the show. The film was released on April 18, 2014. Barbara Smith is her mother's name and her father's name is Paul Smith. As of 2015, Michael Smith and Rachel Leslie have not disclosed why they separated. She was "in a drunken condition when she was arrested,Radar Online reported. Smith, Michael Gordon 1/11/1949 - 6/25/2021 Ann Arbor Michael Gordon Smith of Ann Arbor died at his home on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the age of 72. Left), Bonnie (Allison Janney, center), and Christy (Anna Faris, right) attend their regular AA meeting, on MOM, And the fact that the teenager had almost become a surrogate daughter to Christy (. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He is much loved and will always be remembered. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Jodi (Emily Osment. Smith proposed to Ms Greene just weeks later and they were married the following year. his "Bubbles" character around the people on the set, & the writers Expand. Love you forever, Mikey.". About one year ago I asked you where was your favourite place, I know that today you are on your final journey to that very spot. [8], For other people named Michael Smith, see, Learn how and when to remove this template message, The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour, Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day, The Drunk and on Drugs Happy Funtime Hour, GGN: Snoop Dogg's Guide Double G News Network, "Review: Guns n' Roses at Scotiabank Place", http://www.thecoast.ca/Articles-i-2008-03-13-151808.114125_Bubba_Rays.html, "CBC News - Nova Scotia - Bubbles Mansion closes its doors", "Charge dropped against Trailer Park Boys' actor Mike Smith in L.A.", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mike_Smith_(actor)&oldid=1131344242, Actor, screenwriter, comedian, singer-songwriter, Don Brutto / Rusty Diggins / Big Dazzie Daddle / Blaise / Liza / Jolep / Captain Mega Power / Jolep F, This page was last edited on 3 January 2023, at 18:58. Spread your wings and fly again today. Lin Jenkins. He also performed a live version of "Closer to the Heart" with progressive rock band Rush. Follow. "Even as I was preparing this post about sweet little Henry, I was reminded that Charlie died one year ago today," she said in a blog post. When he left Hearts of Gold after two series (1992-93), he publicly complained about his co-presenter, Esther Rantzen. "We lost Michael, my sweet and wonderful brother, this last weekend,' she posted on Instagram on Tuesday. Selena Gomezs Ups and Downs With the Kardashian-Jenners, Kim Kardashian Struggles to Climb Stairs in Skintight Dolce & Gabbana Dress, Inside the 2023 SAG Awards: What You Didn't See on TV, PHOTOS: TV's Most Shocking Deaths: Major On-Screen Moments From Television Shows. A teachers' union complained in 1987 after pupils at a West Sussex school had written to Smith's Get Your Own Back spot on the breakfast show. We do NOT support FAKE NEWS!!! The Air Accidents Investigation Branch concluded that " examination of the helicopter (including flight control, fuel, engine control, dynamic systems and the engine itself) revealed no failure or unserviceability that could have resulted in a loss of rotor speed". In a July 9, 1995 file photo, visitors walk down the ramp where Alex and Michael Smith were drowned in a car in 1994 in Union, S.C., by their mother, Susan Smith. Sat 2 Aug 2014 15.59 EDT. The children ---3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alex--died moments later. Knicks' J.R. Smith focuses on road ahead, but can't help but count his blessings after a 2007 car accident. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Smith has performed "Liquor & Whores" with Guns N' Roses on multiple occasions on their Chinese Democracy Tour Series, in 2006, 2010 and 2011.[4]. It was his first flight as an astronaut. To be honest, it never appeared to be his fault.. Their spoof "school report" claimed that a chemistry teacher rarely washed, was always late for lessons and chatted up a female lab assistant in the chemicals cupboard. Ree's sister Betsy Smith announced her 'sweet and wonderful brother' had died at the weekend. Then rest in peace forever my beloved son. Michael Beasley lost his mother to cancer on Sunday. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - A British mother was sentenced to life in prison after killing her partner with a boiling mixture of water and sugar after learning . Smith presented BBC TV's Railwatch, which was broadcast live for five days in February 1989. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Michael George Smith (23 April 1955 - 1 August 2014), also known by the on-air nickname of Smitty, was an English television and radio presenter, racing driver, pilot and businessman. Michael Lush, 25, died after falling 120ft while rehearsing a bungee jump stunt for The Late, Late Breakfast Show, which Smith co-presented with Noel Edmonds. On leaving school before taking his A-levels, he failed to get the motor industry job that his father had hoped for. He and his partner (later his wife) Sarah Greene were injured on 10 September 1988 when the Robinson R22 Beta helicopter he was piloting (bearing the personal registration G-SMIF) crashed in Gloucestershire. There are so many people who dont know when the time has come to take a back seat or give way to others coming up. It was through that during this time he became interested in broadcasting. Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628 . Bubbles aka mike Smith was found dead when he was attacked in the north providence area of rhode island by a astranged fan ..the fan only known by the name Mario from words of by Standers drove his 2005 Ford f 150 into Smith after Smith told him that bubbles was just a character and that the trailer park boys were not real and just tv characters ..the allege fan then drove into Smith's . Lorna Smith Tyson is the mother of former world champion boxer Mike Tyson. The former BBC Radio 1 DJ and TV presenter, who was 59, died in hospital on Friday from complications . As I reflect on the past five years, I've remembered some things and forgotten others; I've grown; I've surprised myself in a lot of ways. This site is a tribute to Mike, who was born in Stourbridge on November 23, 1968. The couple, who married in 1989 and were childless, lived in London. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 2,148 posts. He knew exactly how to do that both in his DJ career and when he became a current affairs presenter. However, at King Edward VI grammar school, Chelmsford, he enjoyed being a DJ for sixth-form discos. Nan, who . Whatever age you are, chasing demographics is terrible news for listeners.". Some felt that Smith affectionately known as "Smitty" was unable to take a joke himself when he complained after Keith Chegwin and a camera crew from Channel 4's Big Breakfast arrived at his house in 1994. Smith's career as a television presenter included Thames TV's CBTV, BBC1 entertainment magazine and music chart shows Top of the Pops (1982-1988) Show Business (1983) and Friday's People (198587), Noel Edmonds' The Late, Late Breakfast Show (198486), That's Showbusiness (198996), and Julian Clary's Trick or Treat for ITV. Lorna Smith Tyson had three . Something went wrong, please try again later. He died on 1 August 2014 from complications of heart failure following major heart surgery. Mike Tyson's life growing up was a difficult one, and he's talked frequently about how it shaped him for the years that followed. On Sunday, he will have to settle for a brief phone call or a visit via FaceTime arranged by his father, Mike. He was 59. decided to add him to the cast. Mike was happy about Natalie meeting his mom for the first time, but was also nervous because she knew about the ring tossing drama of season 7. Left in the care of Julian's grandmother, the head Trailer Park Boy felt responsible for his friend and has maintained a living space for Bubbles on his property ever since. "When we joined Radio 1 in 86, he was the guy who had it all. Smith was also a motor-racing enthusiast who built his own cars and drove in several British Touring Car Championship races in the 1980s. Michael W. Smith was born on October 7, 1957, and is now 65 years old age. God has you in his keeping, Sandbox was nominated for a Juno Award, East Coast Music Awards, and a CASBY Award. Meanwhile, Bubbles is . Then he co-presented The Late, Late Breakfast Show (1984-86) with Noel Edmonds; the BBC's Live Aid coverage (1985); and, with Greene, Friday's People (1985-87). Smith earned a degree in English from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. He joined London's Capital Radio in June 1978 and presented a variety of shows until July 1980, when he became the breakfast show presenter. He was particularly good at keeping his feet on the ground, he said. Betsey Smith, Drummond and Michael's sister, also honored her late brother on social media. I love the way @MomCBS can make you both laugh & cry all in the same episode. Michael Smith (born August 27, 1972) is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, comedian and musician.He is best known for his portrayal of Bubbles and co-writer of the cult classic television program, films and stage production Trailer Park Boys.He was also the guitarist for the Canadian rock band Sandbox.Smith earned a degree in English from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. She wrote: "It isnt possible to sum up the life of someone as perfectly wonderful as my brother Michael, so right now I wont try. Michael W. Smith Important links in my official linktree. Dave Quinn is an Editor for PEOPLE, working across a number of verticals including the Entertainment, Lifestyle and News teams. "But you have to appear to be confident to do TV and the truth is I'm not the most confident person in the world. He paid tribute to the former DJ, who moved from presenting to set up a company called Flying TV which provides helicopter filming services for broadcasters. Dedicated to the memory of Mike. TV star Sarah Greene has revealed she is in a relationship with a close pal of late husband Mike Smith and says he "pulled the strings". He was involved in the early years of Comic Relief, from 1985. He also won the Willhire 24 Hour at Snetterton in 1986, driving a Ford Escort RS Turbo. The 21-year-old was reportedly sleeping in his car behind the wheel when police arrived and allegedly didn't respond when they knocked on his window twice. Photo: Ree Drummond/Faceboo; Inset: Getty, Ree Drummond Says Her Style Didn't Change After 60-Lb. Johnny Beerling, the former controller of BBC Radio 1, described him "as a very versatile broadcaster and a very original one" as he could easily switch between radio and TV. And he has revealed that losing his mum so young actually helped him live on the mean streets. 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