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BBC Radio 2 listeners in tears as terminally ill DJ Johnnie Walker, 79, bids farewell in emotional final show


The veteran broadcaster, 79, recorded the final episode of his Sounds Of The 70s, ending a 58-year career in radio.

He signed off his last episode of BBC Radio 2's The Rock Show on Friday and hosted his final Sounds Of The 70s on Sunday and played his favourite tracks. Millions of us will miss his warmth, love of music, the stars who sounded like mates… and you were our incorrigible, irreverent mate, who had all the best rock’n’roll stories. 'So thank you for being with me all these years and take good care of yourself and those you love and maybe walk into the future with our heads held high and happiness in our hearts.

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Veteran DJ Johnnie Walker, 79, reveals he is stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 shows as he continues to live with terminal illness which has left him completely housebound