Lance Hardy, former BBC Sport editor passed away yesterday aged 53.
Since joining the BBC in 1990, Hardy worked across a wide range of sports before specialising in football.
Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport, said: "Lance was a hugely popular figure in sports broadcasting, where he produced such great work over a large range of output.
"He made friends wherever he went through his immense likeability, and so many are grieving for him. We send all our sympathies to his family and all those closest to him."
Since the news was announced tributes all across social media have appeared, sharing their sadness at the news.
Gary Lineker Tweeted: “Saddened to hear that Lance Hardy has left us way too soon. A hugely talented producer and editor for @BBCSport and a lovely man. RIP Lance.”
Saddened to hear that Lance Hardy has left us way too soon. A hugely talented producer and editor for @BBCSport and a lovely man. RIP Lance.
— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) August 30, 2021
Gabby Logan also shared online, Tweeting: “So very sad to hear the news about Lance Hardy. He was passionate about women’s football and pushed its coverage on the BBC. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.”
So very sad to hear the news about Lance Hardy. He was passionate about women’s football and pushed its coverage on the BBC. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends 🙏🏼
— Gabby Logan (@GabbyLogan) August 30, 2021
Mark Lawrenson Tweeted: “Sad news re Lance Hardy former Sports Editor at BBC SPORT who has sadly passed away…Yet another one of the good guys who has left us far too early. RIP BUDDY.”
Sad news re Lance Hardy former Sports Editor at BBC SPORT who has sadly passed away…Yet another one of the good guys who has left us far too early….😢RIP BUDDY…
— Mark Lawrenson (@MTLawrenson) August 30, 2021
BBC Sport also took to Twitter, sending their well wishes to his family, friends and colleagues.
He was one of our own. ❤️
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 31, 2021
Tributes have been paid to former BBC Sport editor and producer Lance Hardy, who has died aged 53.
Our thoughts from everyone here @BBCSport are with his family, friends and colleagues.
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