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Title: John Hayes
Post by Administrator on Oct 3^rd, 2010, 10:10pm

Popular BBC Essex presenter John Hayes has died at the age of 61 after losing his short battle against lung cancer.

The afternoon drive-time host passed away on Thursday evening at a hospice in Chelmsford, after a broadcasting career lasting over three decades.

John has been hosting his regular show at BBC Essex for almost 10 years, before which he was a well known voice on the Essex airwaves with stints at Essex Radio.

Previously, he was at Radio 210, Radio West and the United Biscuits Network before joining the BBC in 1990.

Source:-

http://radiotoday.co.uk/news.php?extend.6327.12

Title: Re: John Hayes
Post by Administrator on Oct 3^rd, 2010, 10:12pm

From BBC Essex:-

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of BBC Essex presenter, John Hayes, who has died at the age of 61.
John began presenting on BBC Essex in 1990 and during his time at the station made many friends both off and on-air.
He was for many years the commentator at the Southend Air Show and was big Essex cricket supporter.
For nearly 10 years he presented the music and memories Sunday show, John's Journey Back In Time.

Source:-
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/essex/hi/tv_and_radio/newsid_9047000/9047554.stm