BBC star dies after short cancer battle as co-stars pay tribute
Peter Grant, who worked on BBC Look North breakfast after time at BBC Radio Newcastle and Tees, has passed away following his fight with cancer leaving his colleagues heartbroken
by Sam Elliott-Gibbs · The MirrorBBC star Peter Grant has died following a short battle with cancer, it has been announced.
His Radio Newcastle and Tees co-star, Simon Logan, announced the news on Monday in a statement shared on Facebook. He penned: "So very difficult to post that we have lost another radio legend and my great friend of 25 years.
"Peter Grant was a wonderful and talented person that was known for presenting radio and TV shows on many different platforms. RIP Peter, you fought a brave battle and will always be remembered especially for being kind, generous and so positive all the time. Thanks for the laughs and the great times Peter, everyone who knew you will miss you always."
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