Image source, Bauer Media By Ian YoungsEntertainment and arts reporter
Broadcaster Jamie Crick, known for his shows on Jazz FM, Classic FM and Scala Radio, has died at age 57 years old.
< p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Mr. Crick spent 20 years on Classic FM from 1994 before moving to Jazz FM, where he hosted the breakfast show and then the afternoon time slot.
He also ran a show on sister station Scala Radio and helped launch the UK's first LGBT+ station, Gaydar Radio, as creative director in 2001.
A spokesperson for Jazz FM and Scala Radio said he will be “deeply missed”.
"Jamie Crick was a broadcaster through and through and played a vital role on our radio stations," they said, adding that he was a "great friend" to his colleagues.
"Our radio stations have a big gap to fill and will pay tribute accordingly in the near future, but while they all come to terms with Jamie's unexpected passing, they will continue to broadcast every day the music he loved in his honor.
"Our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones at this time."
Mr. Crick hosted his final Jazz FM afternoon show on Monday. According to parent company Bauer Media, his family said he died after a short illness.
Image source, Bauer Media By Ian YoungsEntertainment and arts reporter
Broadcaster Jamie Crick, known for his shows on Jazz FM, Classic FM and Scala Radio, has died at age 57 years old.
< p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Mr. Crick spent 20 years on Classic FM from 1994 before moving to Jazz FM, where he hosted the breakfast show and then the afternoon time slot.
He also ran a show on sister station Scala Radio and helped launch the UK's first LGBT+ station, Gaydar Radio, as creative director in 2001.
A spokesperson for Jazz FM and Scala Radio said he will be “deeply missed”.
"Jamie Crick was a broadcaster through and through and played a vital role on our radio stations," they said, adding that he was a "great friend" to his colleagues.
"Our radio stations have a big gap to fill and will pay tribute accordingly in the near future, but while they all come to terms with Jamie's unexpected passing, they will continue to broadcast every day the music he loved in his honor.
"Our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones at this time."
Mr. Crick hosted his final Jazz FM afternoon show on Monday. According to parent company Bauer Media, his family said he died after a short illness.
Image source, Bauer Media 
