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Ex-Capital Radio DJ who worked with Chris Tarrant dies after ‘short illness’
Hughes’s death was confirmed by his former podcast producer Adam Cornwell, whom he worked work in his podcast The Unexplained for 16 years. In a post of the podcast’s website: “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.”
Cornwell added that Hughes died after a “short illness”, but did not disclose any further details. He added: “He wasn’t simply a presenter, he was a friend to those who tuned in, a guide who journeyed with them through the unknown and, for long-time listeners, a constant through life’s good and bad times. Howard will be forever missed but never forgotten.”
Hughes was known to listers as being the first ever voice heard on the then-newly launched Capital Radio station in 1992. He worked with Chris Tarrant at the station as a newsreader and went on to interview stars such as David Bowie, as well covering major events such as the death of Princess Diana in 1997 and the London 7/7 terrorist attack.
David Lloyd, founded of Boom Radio, added: “Farewell to Howard Hughes. So, so sad to hear the news today of this huge figure in commercial radio. What a voice – and he knew how to command an audience with it
(NATIONAL WORLD)