BBC Scotland presenter, Nick Sheridan has died aged 32 – following a short illness.
He joined the broadcaster in 2018 and had presented shows including Reporting Scotland, Drivetime, the Nine and Seven Days.
“We’re devastated to hear the news our colleague and friend, Nick Sheridan, has died. Nick has been a wonderful colleague. He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author – and one of those rare people who light up the lives of evervone around them,” said Gary Smith Head of News & Current Affairs, BBC Scotland.
“Funny, clever, kind. A lovely man. Our hearts go out to his parents, to his partner and to all his family and friends.”
Nicola Sturgeon wrote on X :
“So terribly sad to read this. It is truly awful. Nick was young, talented, vivacious, and full of potential. What a horrible, senseless loss. My thoughts are with his family, colleagues and many friends.”
So terribly sad to read this. It is truly awful. Nick was young, talented, vivacious, and full of potential. What a horrible, senseless loss. My thoughts are with his family, colleagues and many friends 💔 https://t.co/1hSXoLCf5L
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) March 7, 2024
Prior to moving to Scotland, initially as a researcher, he was a reporter and presenter on RTE News2day.
He had recently turned freelance, to focus on writing children’s books.
