BBC Radio Tees presenter Dave Llewellyn has died aged 57 following a short illness.
Dave spent more than two decades presenting traffic and travel updates across the North East.
Originally from Fishburn in County Durham, Dave lived in Yarm with his wife Ange and daughter Amy.
He began his broadcasting career reporting traffic from a light aircraft above Teesside before moving into studio-based presenting and production roles.
Dave most recently worked as a producer at BBC Radio Tees, including on Gary Philipson’s daytime show. He also co presented a Sunday morning gardening show alongside Brigid Press.
His daughter Amy described him as “incredibly modest and generous” and said he always found time for “friends and strangers alike”.
Away from radio, Dave was involved in the local music scene as both a producer and performer. Amy said his “true talent shone through” while playing keyboards, synthesisers and bass.
BBC Radio Tees breakfast presenter Amy Oakden paid tribute on air on Friday morning and said the station would “never ever forget his iconic voice”.
A tribute to Dave has been published on BBC Sounds by BBC Radio Tees.