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TRIBUTES have arrived for BBC radio presenter Gordon Sparks who tragically died after being diagnosed with cancer.

The 61-year-old was best known for hosting BBC Radio Devon’s breakfast show.

He also commented on Plymouth Argyle football games for 32 years.

Sparks, known to friends and colleagues as Sparksy, was being treated for cancer at St Luke’s Hospice in Plymouth before his sad death.

Tributes poured in for the legendary disc jockey nicknamed “the voice of Plymouth Argyle.”

The station’s host, Angela Kalwaites, wrote on Twitter: “Our friend and colleague will be sorely missed by all - he was definitely one of a kind with a big heart and sense of humour.”

Stephanie Marshall, Head of BBC South and South West, added: “It’s a very sad day for BBC Radio Devon. Our hearts go out to Gordon’s friends, family and loyal listeners.

“Gordon was a broadcasting legend: honest and courageous in the toughest of times. He will be sorely missed.”

Fans chanted Sparks’ name during Plymouth’s win at MK Dons on Saturday, the BBC reports.

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher said: “He will be remembered as an Argyle legend.