TalkSPORT has introduced commentator Russell Hargreaves has died at simply 45 years of age.
“We’re deeply saddened to tell you that Russell Hargreaves has passed away,” the sports activities radio station confirmed in an announcement. “Russ was a talented commentator, news reader and reporter for our network. But he was much more than that. A much loved friend and colleague to so many. We’re devastated by his passing. RIP, Russ.”
Hargreaves was additionally distinguished in presenting rugby and golf protection on talkSPORT, who described him as a “broadcasting genius.” Sean O’Brien’s eulogy additionally praised the late presenter for his “encyclopaedic knowledge of every sport.”
A prevalent presence at talkSPORT for greater than 10 years, Hargreaves drove requirements whereas masking The Open at St. Andrews or travelling with the British and Irish Lions throughout their 2017 tour of New Zealand. And tributes poured in hailing a expertise these ardour for his business was matched by the standard of his content material.
“Russ is a person who I’m honoured to have referred to as a colleague and a pal,” wrote pal Andrew McKenna, who leads talkSPORT’s rugby protection and labored alongside Hargreaves at World Cup and an extended listing of England internationals. “The six weeks collectively in New Zealand have been nice enjoyable, however very laborious work.
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“Every three days or so, you’re packing up and moving on, usually in the early morning so we could broadcast in the evening into the Breakfast shows back home from the new location. We did a show every day, in some odd places, and at very odd hours, but I don’t remember ever hearing him grumble or complain about being tired (I know I did!).”
Colleague Sam Matterface replied: “I think I speak for a lot of us at talkSPORT when I say thanks to [colleague] Andrew McKenna for his emotional tribute for Russ Hargreaves. It was perfect mate and bought (sic) more than just a tear to the eye. You did him justice. Rest easy Russ.”
The official Premiership Rugby Twitter account tweeted: “Russ was an infectiously enthusiastic sports reporter and huge supporter of Harlequins and England. He was a brilliant commentator of all sports and we are devastated by his passing.”
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