{"id":297307,"date":"2023-12-06T14:09:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T14:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=297307"},"modified":"2023-12-06T14:09:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T14:09:34","slug":"talksport-host-russell-hargreaves-dies-aged-45-leaving-colleagues-heartbroken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/talksport-host-russell-hargreaves-dies-aged-45-leaving-colleagues-heartbroken\/","title":{"rendered":"talkSPORT host Russell Hargreaves dies aged 45 leaving colleagues heartbroken"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    TalkSPORT has announced commentator Russell Hargreaves has died at just 45 years of age.<\/p>\n

    "We\u2019re deeply saddened to tell you that Russell Hargreaves has passed away," the sports radio station confirmed in a statement. "Russ was a talented commentator, news reader and reporter for our network. But he was much more than that. A much loved friend and colleague to so many. We\u2019re devastated by his passing. RIP, Russ."<\/p>\n

    Hargreaves was also prominent in presenting rugby and golf coverage on talkSPORT, who described him as a "broadcasting genius." Sean O'Brien's eulogy also praised the late presenter for his "encyclopaedic knowledge of every sport."<\/p>\n

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    A prevalent presence at talkSPORT for more than 10 years, Hargreaves drove standards while covering The Open at St. Andrews or travelling with the British and Irish Lions during their 2017 tour of New Zealand. And tributes poured in hailing a talent those passion for his industry was matched by the quality of his content.<\/p>\n

    "I think I speak for a lot of us at talkSPORT when I say thanks to [colleague] Andrew McKenna for his emotional tribute for Russ Hargreaves," wrote presenter Sam Matterface. "It was perfect mate and bought (sic) more than just a tear to the eye. You did him justice. Rest easy Russ."<\/p>\n

    The official Premiership Rugby Twitter account tweeted: "Russ was an infectiously enthusiastic sports reporter and huge supporter of Harlequins and England. He was a brilliant commentator of all sports and we are devastated by his passing."<\/p>\n

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