BBC legend Charlie Partridge has died, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues.
The much-loved broadcaster, who ran BBC Radio Lincolnshire for more than 20 years, has passed away.
Tributes have flooded in for the radio veteran, and he has been praised by those who worked alongside him.
Former BBC News Foreign Correspondent and colleague Jonathan Charles shared a heartfelt message on X.
He said: "I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Charlie Partridge.
"More than 45 years ago, he taught me a lot about broadcasting at BBC Nottingham.
"He was a great guy and we stayed in touch, occasionally swapping messages in the years since.
"Sometimes discussing Springsteen.
"My thoughts are with his family."
Another mourner responded: "Sad to hear Jonathan, John. Charlie was a lovely man, who believed in truly local radio.
"He was also very kind and supportive.
"Thoughts with his family."
John Hess also shared a message for the late broadcaster.
He said: "As others have posted online, I'm deeply saddened to have learnt yesterday of the death of Charlie Partridge."
John Gelson wrote on Facebook: "I'm sharing Lip Dub Lincoln again tonight in tribute to the man who was the creative genius behind it, former BBC Radio Lincolnshire Editor Charlie Partridge, who has sadly passed away.
"When I returned to the BBC as a freelance journalist at BBC Radio York in 2016, Charlie was acting Editor there- we got on well from my first day, as we swapped tales of local radio over the years.
"Thoughts are with Charlie's family and many friends in broadcasting. RIP."
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