Talented, kind and very funny presenter of ITV’s Granada Reports for 17 years. That rare experience of feeling you actually know somebody because of their PRESENCE on TV. Keen cyclist too.

Rest well Tony. Thoughts to his family, friends and colleagues.

I was pretty shocked when I saw about this today. He seemed like a nice guy. Looked in good shape for his age.

I was massively shocked by this. I’m sure I’ve seen him recently on the local news. Very sad.

As above. a massive shock when i saw this yesterday. It only felt like a couple of weeks ago he was on TV. Seemed a genuine nice guy.

Awful news. He seemed like a lovely bloke. Used to see him out and about around Rammy a lot, as he lives here, and he always had a smile on his face.

RIP Tony

I’m really sorry to hear this sad news. I didn’t know him personally but I really feel that I did because of how he came across on Granada Reports. A great guy who’ll be sadly missed. RIP mate.