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13.03.2024 - 14:17 / ok.co.uk
In a poignant ceremony filled with tears and fond memories, family members and friends bid their final farewell to the late BBC Scotland presenter, Nick Sheridan, as he was laid to rest in his native Ireland. The funeral mass, held at St Ibar's Church in Wexford, paid tribute to Nick's vibrant life and impactful career. Mourners gathered to honour the beloved broadcaster, whose wicker coffin was adorned with a colourful wreath and framed pictures capturing cherished moments from his youth.
The children's author and journalist, renowned for his work on shows like Drivetime and Reporting Scotland, tragically passed away at the young age of 32 after collapsing while jogging due to a brain aneurysm. As the news of Nick's passing reverberated, tributes poured in from across Scotland and beyond. First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, led heartfelt tributes in the Scottish Parliament, praising Nick as an "extremely talented journalist and author." He continued: “He will be greatly missed.
Many of us in this chamber will have been questioned by Nick - quite robustly no doubt - whether it was on BBC Drivetime or on many of the other programmes that he presented. “My thoughts are with his family, his many friends and indeed his colleagues. It will undoubtedly be a very sad time for them.” Nicola Sturgeon posted on X: “So terribly sad to read this.
It is truly awful. Nick was young, talented, vivacious, and full of potential. What a horrible, senseless loss.
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The sudden and tragic passing of BBC presenter Nick Sheridan has left the broadcasting world in shock and mourning. At just 32 years old, his final social media posts now serve as poignant reminders of his impact and legacy. Nick's last Instagram updates revealed a man committed to his craft and community.
Nick Sheridan - a popular BBC presenter - tragically passed away at the age of 32 after collapsing during a run.
BBC presenter Nick Sheridan has tragically passed away at the age of 32, following a short illness. His death was announced by the BBC on Thursday morning and it has since been reported the TV presenter collapsed while out running and died shortly after, surrounded by his family. He is suspected to have suffered an aneurysm during his run.
BBC Scotland announced that presenter Nick Sheridan has sadly passed away at aged 32, and friends and colleagues have paid tribute to the "brightest human being". In a statement made today (March 7), Head of News and Current Affairs Gary Smith said: "Nick has been a wonderful colleague. He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author – and one of those rare people who light up the lives of everyone around them.
A heartfelt tribute has been paid to BBC Scotland news journalist Nick Sheridan who has died suddenly aged just 32.
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