Very sad. John Peel died of a heart attack today.

From BBC Radio 1: John Peel OBE, legendary Radio 1 and Radio 4 presenter, has died suddenly on holiday in Peru. “John Peel was a unique broadcaster whose influence on Radio 1 could be felt from its very first days. He nurtured musicians and listeners alike introducing them to new sounds.”

You can read and send tributes on this BBC page.