Capital Breakfast and BBC Radio host Howard Hughes, who was known for working alongside Chris Tarrant on the morning radio programme, has sadly passed away after suffering from a short illness.
Howard's death was confirmed by Adam Cornwell, a friend who helped produce Howard's podcast, The Unexplained, for over a decade.
He made an announcement on the podcast's website on Saturday (16 November) which confirmed the presenter had passed last week.
Adam wrote: "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 recorded audio message on the page, he added that Howard's passing came following a short illness.