Tributes to former BBC TV sports presenter
FORMER BBC Midlands Today sport presenter Steve Lee has died suddenly at the age 68. Mr Lee was the face of local sport for a generation of viewers on the regional news show before later covering football and county cricket for Sky Sports.
A string of colleagues paid tribute to Mr Lee, a father and grandfather, after his death was confirmed on Monday by his daughter Rebecca.
She said on social media: “It is with the heaviest heart that I share that we lost our lovely Dad, Steve Lee, very suddenly on Sunday.
“We are coming to terms with the news and will share details of the funeral when we are able to. Love you Dad.”
Current Midlands Today presenter Nick Owen and former BRMB football host Tom Ross were among those who paid tribute.
Ross tweeted: “Devastated to hear that former BBC and Sky TV presenter and reporter Steve Lee has suddenly passed away. A warm genuine guy who I enjoyed much banter with. Thoughts with his family at this time. RIP pal.” Owen said: “Shattering news about former BBC colleague
Steve Lee. Always seemed so fit, yet he’s gone. Can’t believe it. First class sports broadcaster and always good company. RIP Steve.” Gary Hughes, Sky Sports’ director of football, added: “Everyone is shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Steve, a great friend of Sky Sports.
“Steve was a highly respected reporter within the industry and an informative voice on Sky’s Football League coverage.
“We will miss him very much. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
Steve Scott, head of the Sky Sports News TV channel, said: “Steve was a really good friend of Sky Sports News and was a big part of the channel’s early success, building our credibility in the Midlands due to his long-standing reputation in the area.
“He was on our screens regularly, covering football and county cricket with distinction. Steve will be greatly missed.”