Brian Matthew, the veteran broadcaster who hosted Sounds of the 60s on BBC Radio 2, has died at the age of 88. His death follows the announcement in January that he is stepping down from the programme because of ill health.
Matthew presented his last full show last November, returning in February for a final compilation programme. He had presented the show since April 1990. Rock band The Who were among the first to pay tribute, saying they were “very sad” to hear he had died.