BBC radio presenter who also worked alongside Chris Tarrant on Capital Breakfast Show dies after short illness [Video]

A BBC radio presenter, who also worked with Chris Tarrant on the Capital Breakfast show, has tragically passed away after a short illness.

Howard Hughes was the first voice listeners heard on the radio station when it launched in 1992.

The former presenter would go on to read the news on the Captial Breakfast show, alongside Chris Tarrant.

The tragic news was confirmed by the team behind The “Unexplained with Howard Hughes” podcast, which the former radio host created.

Howard’s former webmaster also shared the tragic news on social media.

Adam Cornwell said: “It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Howard Hughes, the beloved and respected creator of The Unexplained With Howard Hughes and a dear friend who sadly died a week ago.”

In a heartfelt recorded audio message on the podcast’swebsite, the webmaster added: …