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BBC star dead - as devastated colleagues pay tribute to 'a true legend'

BBC Radio Humberside, Radio Caroline and Viking Radio presenter Carl Kingston has died at the age of 69 after a short illness, with his heartbroken colleagues paying tribute

Carl Kingston has died at the age of 67 after a short illness (Image: Twitter)"We all loved him so much and it's just very hard to process at the moment. Hits Radio presenter Alex Duffy shared a heartfelt message: "Sad news that Carl Kingston has passed away. Viking FM's Chris Johnson paid an emotional tribute: "So sad to hear Carl Kingston has passed away.

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