Bob Hall, an ITV sports broadcaster, died on Friday, according to reports.
Gary Newbon and Bob Warman were among the celebrities who paid tribute to the TV great, who was reported to be in his mid-70s.
The cause of his death has yet to be revealed.
Bob was a match reporter for Gillette Soccer Saturday and a regular on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday, anchored by Jeff Stelling.
Leading the tributes, Gary Newbon said: “It’s a huge shock, we’re all stunned. As a presenter, Bob was a really solid, safe pair of hands, very professional, a good presenter. He never let you down. He was a good operator and a good professional.”
Bob Warman added: “I remember Bob with great fondness. He was truly a very, very fine broadcaster. He was a tremendous ad-libber.
“He could fill space and time and get you out of any tricky situation. His memory was fantastic.
“He was terrific. His detail, memory and recall used to astonish me. He was a wonderful man to have on your side. You could alway rely on Bob.”
Black Country radio Tweeted: We’re sad to hear the news that veteran @ITVCentral presenter, Bob Hall has passed away. Bob presented our #AskTheLeader events for @dudleymbc before the Covid pandemic and was a brilliant broadcaster and lovely man. He’ll be missed”.
Another fan wrote on Twitter: “Sad news if you’re of a certain age! Former Central television sports presenter and, up until this season, a match reporter on Gillette Soccer Saturday, Bob Hall has sadly passed away.”
Bob has three children and is said to have married twice.
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