Honouring one of the DJs that inspired me into Radio: Trevor Fry



Tributes have been paid to the BBC Radio Bristol presenter, Trevor Fry who has died, at the age of 68.
He started his career on hospital radio before moving to Bristol's first commercial station, Radio West in 1982.
He joined BBC Radio Bristol in 1997 and presented the Sunday Morning Breakfast Show and the Late Show.
Managing Editor of BBC Radio Bristol, Tim Pemberton, said: "Trevor was an outstanding broadcaster, colleague and friend…and will be greatly missed."

Trevor Fry (centre) with Radio Bristol colleagues
Trevor Fry won a Radio Academy Award for his tribute programme to the World War One veteran, Harry Patch

Trevor Fry had wanted to work for the BBC since he was seven-years- old.
He said he loved every minute of his working day and life - and in 2010 won a Radio Academy Award for his tribute programme to the World War One veteran, Harry Patch.
The judges said the programme was: "An historic moment carried live around the world.
"The death of 'the last Tommy' and its importance was beautifully and sensitively described with a real sense of being at the service at its heart."
'Huge shock'
Mr Pemberton said Trevor "embodied the best of local radio with his warm tones and love of the area that he served".
"He was the last voice that many of our listeners heard at night and was a firm favourite on Sunday mornings for many years as well."
Trevor's wife Sue said his death at home on Friday "has come as a huge shock and we are all completely devastated.
"We are thankful for all the messages of support, however we would all appreciate some time to come together as a family to process."

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