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Ex-BBC DJ Greening dies aged 44 Ex-BBC DJ Greening dies aged 44
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Former BBC Radio 1 breakfast DJ Kevin Greening has died at the age of 44, his agent has confirmed.Former BBC Radio 1 breakfast DJ Kevin Greening has died at the age of 44, his agent has confirmed.
"He died peacefully in his sleep last night," Chris North said, adding no further information was available."He died peacefully in his sleep last night," Chris North said, adding no further information was available.
Greening, a veteran of many stations, was paired with Zoe Ball on Radio 1's flagship show from 1997 to 1998 and was most recently working at Smooth Radio.Greening, a veteran of many stations, was paired with Zoe Ball on Radio 1's flagship show from 1997 to 1998 and was most recently working at Smooth Radio.
BBC Radio 5 Live's Simon Mayo, a former Radio 1 presenter, said Greening was a "fantastically bright" individual.BBC Radio 5 Live's Simon Mayo, a former Radio 1 presenter, said Greening was a "fantastically bright" individual.
I enjoyed Kevin's unassuming manner, generous nature and warm, wry, friendly outlook on life Nick WallisBBC Radio 5 I enjoyed Kevin's unassuming manner, generous nature and warm, wry, friendly outlook on life Nick WallisBBC Radio 5 class="" href="/1/hi/entertainment/7165390.stm">Obituary of DJ Greening
He said Greening had "a great brain and a very dry sense of humour".He said Greening had "a great brain and a very dry sense of humour".
"He was quite shy - sometimes a bit embarrassed about achieving the level of fame he had," he said. "He was quite shy - sometimes a bit embarrassed about achieving the level of fame he had," Mayo said.
"The work that he put in to his programmes was fantastic. He was very meticulous. He was just a fantastic example and naturally gifted.""The work that he put in to his programmes was fantastic. He was very meticulous. He was just a fantastic example and naturally gifted."
Radio 5 Live broadcaster Nick Wallis said he had spent most of the 1990s listening to Greening and had been "thrilled" to work with him at the radio industry's annual Sony Awards.
"His job was akin to that of Terry Wogan's at Eurovision - commentating on the madness unfolding beneath him with wit and charm," Mr Wallis said.
'Very high regard''Very high regard'
Radio 5 Live broadcaster Nick Wallis said he had spent most of the 1990s listening to Greening and had been "thrilled" to work with him at the radio industry's annual Sony Awards.
"His job was akin to that of Terry Wogan's at Eurovision - commentating on the madness unfolding beneath him with wit and charm," Wallis said.
"Kevin read and ad-libbed his way through a four-hour broadcast with immense professionalism, and it was a delight to see him at work.""Kevin read and ad-libbed his way through a four-hour broadcast with immense professionalism, and it was a delight to see him at work."
HAVE YOUR SAY Kevin. God bless you. You brought many wonderful songs and memories to all who listened to your shows Max, Birmingham Send us your comments Greening was held in very high regard by the entire industry, Mr Wallis added. HAVE YOUR SAY Kevin. God bless you. You brought many wonderful songs and memories to all who listened to your shows Max, Birmingham Send us your comments
Greening was held in very high regard by the entire industry, Wallis added.
"I enjoyed Kevin's unassuming manner, generous nature and warm, wry, friendly outlook on life. I'm shocked he's not going to be here any more.""I enjoyed Kevin's unassuming manner, generous nature and warm, wry, friendly outlook on life. I'm shocked he's not going to be here any more."
The DJ wrote in his biography on the website of London-based Smooth Radio, where he presented the afternoon show, that his broadcasting career began "when I was briefly a tape editor for door-stepping reporter Roger Cook". The DJ wrote in his biography on the London-based Smooth Radio website that his broadcasting career began "when I was briefly a tape editor for door-stepping reporter Roger Cook".
"He hated me," Greening stated.
The presenter was part of the launch line-up of Virgin Radio in 1993.The presenter was part of the launch line-up of Virgin Radio in 1993.
Kevin was a wonderful and diverse broadcaster Smooth Radio
Within a year, however, he had transferred to Radio 1, where he hosted a number of weekend shows, and was a regular stand-in on daytime slots.
He brought a tongue-in-cheek style to the station, and introduced comedy sketches to his programmes through a series of fictional characters, including a hapless DJ called Raymond Sinclair, and "jingles" which had been re-recorded.
He and Ball teamed up on the prestigious Radio 1 breakfast show as replacements for Mark Radcliffe and his sidekick, Lard.
Ratings success
The BBC heralded their introduction with a great fanfare and they were even cover stars on Radio Times magazine to coincide with their first week on air.
They added 230,000 listeners to the audience of Radcliffe and Lard, according to figures quoted in the BBC's annual report in 1998.
But Greening's stint lasted for only a year, and he returned to a weekend slot while Ball continued as the breakfast show's solo host until 2000.
After leaving Radio 1, Greening was heard on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC World Service.After leaving Radio 1, Greening was heard on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC World Service.
He also appeared on London stations including Jazz FM and Heart 106.2, before taking on the mid-morning show at indie broadcasters XFM.He also appeared on London stations including Jazz FM and Heart 106.2, before taking on the mid-morning show at indie broadcasters XFM.
"Kevin was a wonderful and diverse broadcaster," said a spokesperson for Smooth Radio, where Greening had worked since March.
"His death has come as a terrible shock, and he will be sadly missed by all at Smooth Radio.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this terribly sad time."
A spokesman for Radio 1 added: "We're very saddened to hear of the death of Kevin and our thoughts are with his family and friends."
What are your memories of Kevin Greening? Tell us your thoughts.What are your memories of Kevin Greening? Tell us your thoughts.
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