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Greg James pulls out of radio show after announcing the heartbreaking news his grandmother has passed away aged 100


The radio host, 38, sparked concern when he was absent from his BBC Radio 1 show on Monday morning, before he took to social media sharing the heartbreaking news with fans.

Greg went on to share the slightly unusual way he was dealing with his grief, as he lightened the mood by confessing he'd spent the day 'thirsting' after Andrew Scott. Listeners praised the presenter for the tribute, with one responding: 'Greg James playing Steve Wright's jingle to start the breakfast show why am I crying.' It comes after Greg left fans in tears as he paid tribute to the late Steve Wright last week, following the news of his death aged 69 which was announced on Tuesday

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