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BBC Radio 3 presenter Sir Humphrey Burton tragically passed away on Wednesday morning aged 94 its been announced.
The award-winning broadcaster, author and director died peacefully at home with his ‘deeply loving’ family at his side.
Sir Humphrey’s celebrated career saw him host BBC shows Omnibus and In Performance, as well as being head of the broadcaster’s music and arts department throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
In a statement, his family said: ‘He was deeply loved by his children and grandchildren, and his commitment to spreading the joy of classical music was so inspiring. He will be missed beyond words. We take comfort in knowing he is now at peace’.
Meanwhile daughter Claire Dibble took to X with a sweet snap of herself alongside her beloved father as she shared the sad news with followers.
She said: It is with great sadness that I report the passing of my father, Sir Humphrey Burton 25.3.31-17.12.25 at 05:15 this morning at home with family by his side’.
BBC Radio 3 presenter Sir Humphrey Burton has tragically passed away aged 94 its been announced (pictured 2014)
The award-winning broadcaster, author and director died peacefully at home with his ‘deeply loving’ family at his side (pictured 1965)
Before adding: ‘A huge influence on several generations of arts programme makers, he will be missed beyond word’.
Daughter Claire Dibble took to X with a sweet snap of herself alongside her beloved father as she shared the sad news with followers