Popular broadcaster dies

Just heard the sad death of John Uphoff , read the full BBC Radio Jersey article and tribute here.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/jersey/content/articles/2008/08/05/john_uphoff_tribute_feature.shtml

John was a quirky and fun radio presenter, who always enlivened the mornings on BBC Radio Jersey. I met him only once, when he interviewed me in 2004, on the publication of my book on Jersey, and he instantly made me (a radio novice) feel at ease, and spent extra time afterwards showing me the complex electronics by which he organised his playlist of songs. He will be sadly missed.

http://www5.channelonline.tv/news/templates/cinews2.aspx?articleid=15921&zoneid=1

Channel TV had this story:

One of Jersey's most popular broadcasters has died after battling an illness in hospital.

John Uphoff was flown to the UK two weeks ago after developing abdominal pains early in July.

The BBC Radio host was suffering from meningitis, encephalitis and listerial blood poisoning and had been in a coma. He died in the care of the staff of the Neurological Intensive Care Unit in Southampton.

The 46 year old was born in Bradford and began his broadcasting career in 1978 on student radio. Over the years he worked for Pennine Radio and The Pulse in West Yorkshire, Viking Radio in Hull and Channel 103 in Jersey.

He moved to the BBC in 2002 and for the last year presented the Radio Jersey Breakfast Programme alongside Roger Barra.

He leaves his wife Jan who has been at his bedside throughout his illness. His funeral will be held in the island at a date to be confirmed.