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Johnnie Walker Dies: Much-Loved BBC Radio DJ Was 79


Johnnie Walker is dead, the BBC Radio 2 DJ and Sound of the 70s host was 79 and tributes came in from Tim Davie, Tiggy Walker.

Walker died earlier today following a long battle with lung disease aged 79, two months after calling time on his radio career. Director General Tim Davie called Walker a “pop radio pioneer and a champion of great music.” “He entertained millions of beloved listeners on the BBC across decades, most recently hosting two shows on Radio 2,” added Davie.

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