Lite Beer Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Mike Smith, former Radio 1 DJ, dies aged 59Former BBC Radio 1 breakfast show DJ Mike Smith has died aged 59. He died on Friday after complications from major heart surgery, his aerial filming company, Flying TV, said. Smith spent six years at Radio 1 between 1982 and 1988, and was also a presenter on Top of the Pops and hosted the BBC's coverage of Live Aid. His wife of 25 years, the TV presenter Sarah Greene, thanked hospital staff who had treated him for their care and compassion. She asked for her family and friends to be allowed to mourn in peace. Smith's predecessor and successor on Radio 1's Breakfast Show, Mike Read and Simon Mayo, were among the first to pay tribute. Read said: "The news is just devastating. Sarah and Mike were a wonderful couple - it is truly horrible to hear. "Mike was a very affable guy, fantastically business-like. It's a real loss and has come as quite a shock." Mayo said on Twitter: "Shocked to hear of Mike Smith's death today. Condolences to Sarah and all his family. "When we joined Radio 1 in 86, he was the guy who had it all. His breakfast show was a shiny, sparkly thing, a must-listen." Read More: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28623367 [bbc]2014-08-02[/bbc] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Watcher Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 ...after his 1st heart attack, he stopped SMOKING. He was put on tablets which "made hime feel really good again" So he started SMOKING again... RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Well thanks to CSI:TV they obviously don't need to do a post mortem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I can't believe he is dead, I liked him I found him amusing and professional and I liked his banter, also Sara Greene she was ok too. Feel for her, 59 is way too young.. R.I.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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