Stephen Clements dead: BBC radio host, 47, dies suddenly hours after sharing family post
STEPHEN CLEMENTS - a BBC radio presenter - has died suddenly aged 47, just hours after a collage of his family pictures were posted on his Twitter account.
Stephen Clements plays his first song on Radio Ulster in 2019
BBC Radio Ulster presenter Stephen Clements has died suddenly at the age of 47. The father-of-two's cause of death is currently unknown.
Our thoughts are with Stephen's family, friends and colleagues, at this difficult time.
BBC Northern Ireland Director Peter Johnston has said in a statement: "We are sorry to bring you the sad news of the passing of our colleague Stephen Clements.
"Our thoughts are with Stephen's family, friends and colleagues, at this difficult time."
Yesterday, a collage of pictures of him, his wife Natasha and their two children Poppy and Robbie was uploaded to his Twitter account.
The post was captioned with a prayer and love heart emoji.
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The presenter began his career on Citybeat, before moving on to host Q Radio's Breakfast Show for seven years.
Most recently, he hosted on BBC’s Radio Ulster.
He announced his move to join BBC Northern Ireland in June last year.
Following this, Stephen spoke out about his dream job at the BBC with the Belfast Telegraph.
He said: "You don’t go to the BBC, you can’t go to them and say, ‘Employ me’… they have to come to you.
“Fortunately, they came to me. I could hardly believe it."
Following the news of his death today, many of his colleagues and fans took to social media to pay a tribute,
Q Radio shared a picture of the host with their followers, writing: "We are heartbroken today to learn that our former Q Radio Breakfast show host, colleague and friend Stephen Clements has died suddenly at the age of 47."
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BBC television and weather presenter Barra Best also paid penned a message on the micro-blogging site.
He commented: “Stunned. Can't believe the news. You'll be missed mate! RIP. Stephen Clements: BBC Radio Ulster presenter dies age 47.”
Television presenter Zoe Salmon shared a picture of the pair to her social media page.
She wrote: “I’ll never forget his smile, it lit up every room he entered.
“Now it will light up the stars. What a talent & a person. A privilege to have known him & worked alongside him.
“Proud to call him a friend & co-host. I’ll never forget you #stephenclements Heartbroken& devastated RIP.”
Stephen’s co-star Vinny Hurrell penned: “I really can’t believe this. RIP Stephen. You’ll be missed x.”
Stephen is survived by his wife and two children.