Gerry Kersey, who spent over 50 years in broadcasting, has passed away aged 86.
Originally starting at BBC Radio Sheffield in 1968, he moved to Radio Hallam in the 80s, before returning to BBC Sheffield in the late 90s.
Gerry had been ill for some time and died last Friday with his wife by his side.
Katrina Bunker, Head of BBC Yorkshire, said: “Gerry was a true legend of local broadcasting, starting his career in 1968 as one of the first voices on BBC Radio Sheffield.”
“In later years he was known for request-based and nostalgia shows and he got loads of letters, emails and calls right up to his last show in 2020.
“Wherever you went around the area you would always meet someone who loved Gerry’s show.
“Off-mic, Gerry was just as much of a gentleman as he was on it, always encouraging, always warm and proud to still be on the radio after 50 years.
“He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.”