BBC Radio Merseyside legend Andy Ball has died, it has been confirmed online. The radio station posted an emotional Facebook statement: "We’re sad to have to tell you that our friend and Colleague Andy Ball has passed away.

Tributes have poured in for a popular BBC radio presenter who has died after an illness. Andy Ball, from Wallasey, was a presenter, reporter and part of the BBC Radio Merseyside's management team for nearly 30 years.

BBC Merseyside honoured the memory of Andy with a touching photo montage on social media, featuring a professional picture of him and another caught in the midst of broadcasting, captioned with "1963 - 2025". The post also included heartwarming snaps of him sporting the iconic BBC Children In Need Pudsey bear headband.

A BBC presenter has sadly died after nearly 30 years on air. Andy Ball worked on BBC Merseyside for nearly 30 years as a reporter and presenter. In a statement today, BBC Merseyside said:

BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Andy Ball has died after nearly three decades on air, the broadcaster confirmed on Monday. The veteran radio host, who served as a presenter, reporter and member of the management team at BBC Merseyside,

BBC radio presenter and reporter Andy Ball has died, BBC Merseyside has announced.

BBC radio presenter and reporter Andy Ball has died aged 62, BBC Merseyside announced. The local radio station announced the news via a post on their Facebook page where they shared a collage of photos of their beloved colleague.

Tributes are being paid to a veteran BBC radio presenter who has died after an illness. Andy Ball, from Wallasey in Wirral, was a presenter, reporter and part of BBC Radio Merseyside's management team for nearly 30 years.