Tributes to Sir Jimmy Young

Tony Hall, BBC Director-General, said: "Jimmy Young defined Radio 2 and was a true broadcasting pioneer. He will be dearly missed by his many fans."

Bob Shennan, Director of BBC Radio, said: “Sir Jimmy Young was a truly unique broadcaster who pioneered a form of presenting that generations have followed. He made Current Affairs relevant to millions of listeners and helped shape Radio 2 into the station it is today.”

BBC Press Office