- The demise of Nick Sheridan, 32, was introduced by BBC Scotland this morning
BBC Scotland presenter Nick Sheridan has died aged 32 as Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes to the ‘gifted’ star as colleagues bear in mind him as a ‘beautiful man’.
Sheridan reported for Ireland’s nationwide broadcaster RTÉ News, earlier than shifting to Glasgow, and presenting STV News and the BBC.
He is greatest identified for presenting Drivetime, Lunchtime Live and the Sunday Show. He later wrote a guide sequence for youngsters which included The Case of the Runaway Brain and The Case of the Phantom Treasure.
BBC Scotland introduced his passing on social media this morning, with the BBC reporting Sheridan died after a ‘quick sickness’.
Head of News and Current Affairs at BBC Scotland Gary Smith stated in a press release: ‘Nick has been an exquisite colleague. He was a vastly gifted journalist, presenter and writer – and a type of uncommon individuals who mild up the lives of everybody round them.
BBC Scotland presenter Nick Sheridan has died aged 32 as tributes roll in from colleagues
Nicola Sturgeon posted on X: ‘So terribly unhappy to learn this. It is actually terrible. Nick was younger, gifted, vivacious, and stuffed with potential. What a horrible, mindless loss’
‘Funny, intelligent, sort. A beautiful man.
‘Our hearts exit to his mother and father, to his companion, and to all his household and associates.’
Nicola Sturgeon posted on X: ‘So terribly unhappy to learn this. It is actually terrible. Nick was younger, gifted, vivacious, and stuffed with potential. What a horrible, mindless loss. My ideas are along with his household, colleagues and plenty of associates.’
Kelly Given, who was on Channel 4’s Make Me Prime Minister earlier than working on the BBC alongside Sheridan, stated: ‘Working with Nick was actually the pleasure of a lifetime.
‘An absolute pleasure of a human being and a uniquely gifted journalist. I’m undecided I’ll ever have the phrases.’
Brian O’Donovan of RTÉ News stated: ‘So saddened by this. Nick was an important colleague and a gifted broadcaster.’
Whereas BBC journalist Michael Sheils Mcnamee stated: ‘Very stunning information. Nick was a stunning man and a pleasure to work with.’
Fans additionally expressed their grief on the information, with one commentng: ‘I appreciated him on the sofa and presenting the News. He was a pure in entrance of the digital camera. So unhappy to listen to this.’