March 13, 2020
BBC Radio 2 and 6Music presenter Pete Mitchell has died at the age of 61.
Pete Mitchell, BBC Radio 2 And 6Music DJ, Dies,Aged 61
The DJ was known for championing acts from his native Manchester across his 30-year broadcasting career.
News of his death was confirmed by BBC Radio 2 with a statement on Twitter.We are saddened to hear of the passing of the much respected music radio presenter Pete Mitchell, who has worked on both BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music.Our thoughts today are with Pete’s friends and family. pic.twitter.com/QNBVegZmA6— BBC Radio 2 (@BBCRadio2) March 13, 2020It read: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of the much respected music radio presenter Pete Mitchell, who has worked on both BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music.
“Our thoughts today are with Pete’s friends and family.”
Pete’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed. 
Pete had previously presented on stations including Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, Radio X and Absolute Radio.
He was also one half of the duo Pete And Geoff, with Geoff Lloyd, on Virgin Radio.The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess was among those paying tribute, remembering how he was “one of the first DJs to play and champion” his band.  
“Always a pleasure to catch up with him, such fond memories of our times together,” he tweeted.Oh man, so sad to hear that Pete Mitchell has died. He was a friend of ours for thirty years. One of the first DJs to play and champion The Charlatans. Always a pleasure to catch up with him, such fond memories of our times together. My thoughts are with Pete’s family and friends pic.twitter.com/EAIrcSuzIa— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) March 13, 2020Pete Mitchell was not only a brilliant and passionate DJ but he was a really honest bloke and a lovely, supportive person. He will be missed by so many— Chris Hawkins (@ChrisHawkinsUK) March 13, 2020Pete’s fellow 6Music presenter Chris Hawkins said: “Pete Mitchell was not only a brilliant and passionate DJ but he was a really honest bloke and a lovely, supportive person.
“He will be missed by so many.”
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