Former Piccadilly Radio DJ Phil Sayer has died
Tributes to the former Piccadilly Radio presenter who has died.
Phil Sayer, a former presenter on Piccadilly Radio, a forerunner to Key 103, has died.
The 62-year-old was more recently best known as the voice-over for railway station announcements with phrases such as; Please mind the gap'' andStand clear of the doors''.
He died on Thursday April 14th according to a statement on his Facebook page.
Mr Sayer, dubbed the voice of reason, radio and railways'', announced the warning phrases for multiple London Underground lines and PA announcements at railway stations across the country.
He was a radio presenter for Piccadilly in the 1970s and 80s, before setting up a voice over business with wife Elinor Hamilton.
A statement from their company, SayerHamilton, said: Phil Sayer - voice of reason, radio, and railways. A dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
We are sorry to announce that this service terminates here. 18.5.53 - 14.4.16.''
Last month, Mr Sayer retired from voicing due to a sudden decline in health'', according to his website.
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