BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music host Pete Mitchell died suddenly on Thursday March 31.
The veteran presenter, who also presented on Virgin Radio, “died suddenly” after collapsing, while walking near his home in Stockport.
A statement from Pete’s family friend Jo Houlcoft read: “”It is with incredible sadness that I have to report the sad passing of Virgin Radio Presenter, Pete Mitchell, who died very suddenly on Thursday 12th March aged 61.
“Pete collapsed whilst out walking near his home in Stockport, the cause of his death is still unknown but he was not thought to be displaying any signs of illness. Pete was a veteran broadcaster, whose career in radio spanned thirty four years.
“He was knowledgeable and passionate about music of all genres, discovering and supporting many bands and was a huge part of the Manchester music scene.
Pete Mitchell died suddenly (Image: VIRGIN)
“His wife Helen and two grown up sons Adam and Sean are devastated by their loss. His family have asked for privacy at this very difficult time.”
Mike Cass Content Director for Virgin Radio added “”It’s incredibly difficult to think about Pete in the past tense. He was a great radio talent, a skilled interviewer, a true part of the Virgin Radio spirit and a wonderful man.”
BBC Radio 2 shared a post on their Twitter paying their respects to Pete.
It read: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of the much respected music radio presenter Pete Mitchell, who has worked on both BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music.
Our thoughts today are with Pete’s friends and family.”
Fans flocked to the post to share their upset over Pete’s passing.
One social networker commented: “Oh goodness that’s so sad. Remember him on Virgin as Geoff and Pete great broadcaster. Sad sad news.”
While another continued: “Very sad news indeed.”
A third remarked: “This is very sad news. I worked with Pete Mitchell in Manchester way, way back. Always a lovely person, and a wonderful presenter. My sincere condolences to Pete’s family, friends and Radio colleagues.”
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