British radio host Tim Gough was on the air when he died unexpectedly. He was 55.
The radio’s news release revealed that he died at 7:50 a.m. and is suspected of having died from a heart attack.
In the release about Gough’s death, James Hazell, managing director of GenX Radio Suffolk, described the host’s 30-year career, which began in the 80s. According to Hazell, Gough had come out of radio retirement to help revive the broadcasting of local commercial radio stations in his hometown of Suffolk.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to inform you, our dear friend and breakfast host Tim Gough passed away this morning whilst presenting his program,” the radio station announced. “Our love to his family, son, sister, brother and mum. Tim was doing what he loved. He was 55 years old. RIB buddy. x.”user tweeted in response to the announcement