Former Metro Radio and Rock FM breakfast presenter Brian Moore has died at the age of 52.
He passed away on Saturday having been poorly since having a stroke six years ago.
Tributes have been made on social media, all saying how Brian was one of radio’s good guys, a true professional and great broadcaster.
Brian worked on Rock FM and Radio City in the 1990s and moved to Metro Radio to host the same show, gaining a large and loyal fan base. His last gig was for the predecessor to Greatest Hits Radio, presenting the evening show.
He also used the name “Jamie Moore” when working in Lancashire.
Before the move north, he also worked at Gemini FM in his native Devon.
His wife Angela posted on behalf of their children, David and Georgina. It said:
It breaks our hearts to even put these words together.
Yesterday we lost our beloved dad Brian Moore. He passed away in his sleep peacefully. He had been poorly since 2018 after having his stroke.
Dad was a friend to many and anyone he met.Those of you who were lucky enough to of met dad, always came away with a smile.
He was a loving brother, son,cousin,brother-in-law,an uncle,a son- in-law,friend and Our dad.
We will miss him so much and our hearts broken. Never will be the same without him. We love him dearly. RIP dad until we meet again.
Dom Munnelly, Regional Marketing Director for Hits Radio told RadioToday: “We are all very saddened to hear about Brian’s passing. He was a kind and incredibly talented person and loved across the industry.
“We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and those that had the privilege of working with him during his extremely successful career in radio.
“I was lucky enough to work with Brian for several years, and he really was a consummate professional.
“He was an absolute Gentleman. He would light up a room wherever he went, and most of all, he was a great, down to earth, genuine man.”
Brian’s friends and colleagues have shared their tributes on X, and on Facebook.
RIP Brian.
Desperately sad to hear that my former colleague, Brian Moore, the brilliant breakfast show presenter at Rock FM in the late 90s and 2000s has died. One of life’s nice guys. Thoughts with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/Ao9dmlZiUL
— Steve Saul (@StevenSaul) May 5, 2024
It is with a very heavy heart I post this as we all come to terms with the sad news that our friend and talented broadcaster pal has passed.We love you Bri RIP my friend…
Our thoughts are with his family,and ex collauges n friends The Mighty Brian Moore… pic.twitter.com/z2RqEZGaUr— Ian Roberts (@Bigeyan1) May 5, 2024
Very sad to learn of my Red Rose Rock fm buddy and friend has passed away. Brian Moore was incredibly kind, encouraging and helpful when I joined Rock fm. Great DJ and all round nice bloke RIP Brian @brianmoore1 #rockfm #brianmoore #ripbrian pic.twitter.com/k1ZiFmTPgT
— David (@davedjsherwood) May 5, 2024
Very Sad to hear the passing of Brian Moore.
Although I never knew him, I used to really enjoy his Drivetime show on the BC2 Network. Such a Brilliant voice, warm and funny who made the show sound effortless.
Today Radio has lost a very talented jock.😔📻
— Luke Davies 📻🏴🎙 (@TheLiveLuke) May 5, 2024
Sad to hear the news today about former Metro Radio presenter Brian Moore who’s died, he was an amazing, funny presenter!
— Chris Quinn (@ChrisQuinnNCL) May 5, 2024
Our hearts go out to the family to former Radio presenter Brian Moore following his passing.. pic.twitter.com/JQ7T77GNGw
— North East Updates (@NEenglandupdate) May 5, 2024
So sad to hear my old Radio City 2 colleague Brian Moore has died. 😢
From listening to him on City FM’s late show in bed in the early 90’s to being lucky enough to be on after him 25yrs later on BC2 was 🤯.
He was one of the nicest, friendliest people I’ve worked with. RIP.
— Mike Peters (@djmikepeters) May 5, 2024
Very sad to hear of the passing of broadcaster Brian Moore. Some very fond memories of working on the works van with Micky (pictured). Brian was fantastic at involving the listener, we always felt part of his show. Loved the top 10 at 10 on Metro Radio now @hitsradiouk pic.twitter.com/wyPivCPUsr
— Craig Thompson (@Vinylmusic79) May 5, 2024
Just read of the passing of Brian Moore from Metro Radio. I used to absolutely love his breakfast show and the Top 10 at 10 even more so. How sad 😔
— Dani 🖤 (@Danielle92_) May 5, 2024
https://twitter.com/CatboyRadio/status/1787216501700759649
Truly one of the nicest men I've ever met and one of the greatest people I've ever worked with. So many fond memories inside and outside the Metro Radio studios with Bri.
I'm absolutely gutted.
RIP Brain Moore 💔 pic.twitter.com/NxdMSE6xWX
— Micky Welch (@m1cvv) May 5, 2024
Great catch up with my broadcasting brother Hortini x pic.twitter.com/yDVFv63w9b
— brian moore (@brianmoore1) February 21, 2019
#myfirstdayatschool mine wouldnt have their pic today, this is me age 5….I am bigger now lol x pic.twitter.com/8PTFF17LRG
— brian moore (@brianmoore1) September 4, 2018