Beloved BBC star and 'champion for local radio' dies as devastated colleagues pay tribute

Colleagues paid tribute to Charlie Partridge as they took to social media to share the news of his death. He previously worked for the BBC as Managing Editor of BBC Radio Lincolnshire since 1999 before leaving his role in 2020. Former BBC News Foreign Correspondent and presenter Jonathan Charles led tributes to his colleague and friend on Saturday. Taking to X, he penned: "I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Charlie Partridge. More than 45 years ago, he taught me a lot about broadcasting @BBCNottingham - he was a great guy and we stayed in touch, occasionally swapping messages in the years since. Sometimes discussing @springsteen - My thoughts are with his family." He reposted a message from John Hess, who also offered his condolences, writing: "Celebrating the life of Charlie Partridge. Father. Husband of Jill. Great friend. Former Managing Editor of BBC Radio Lincolnshire. Champion of BBC public service broadcasting & local radio. Charlie will be missed."

BBC Radio Lincolnshire presenter Sean Dunderdale also penned a heartfelt message to his former colleague. He accompanied the post with a picture of himself alongside Charlie and penned: "As others have posted online, I'm deeply saddened to have learnt yesterday of the death of Charlie Partridge."

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