BBC Radio 2 and Virgin Radio host Pete Mitchell has died “very suddenly,” a friend of the star has confirmed in a statement.
Family friend Jo Houlcoft told the Mirror: "It is with incredible sadness that I have to report the sad passing of Virgin Radio Presenter, Pete Mitchell, who died very suddenly on Thursday 12th March aged 61."Pete collapsed whilst out walking near his home in Stockport, the cause of his death is still unknown but he was not thought to be displaying any signs of illness."Pete was a veteran broadcaster, whose career in radio spanned thirty four years."He was knowledgeable and passionate about music of all genres, discovering and supporting many bands and was a huge part of the Manchester music scene."BBC Radio 2 paid a.
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