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BBC presenter passes away at just 32

BBC Scotland presenter Nick Sheridan has passed away at the age of 32, with heartfelt tributes pouring in from his devastated colleagues. 

Sheridan reportedly "collapsed while running" for the second time in recent weeks, after suffering a brain aneurysm. 

After several days in intensive care, the journalist died on Wednesday surrounded by loved ones. 

Head of News at BBC Scotland shared an emotional tribute to Sheridan, saying Nick had been a "wonderful colleague to those of us who have worked with him".

He added, "He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author - and one of those rare people who light up the lives of everyone around them. Funny, clever, kind. A lovely man.

"Our hearts go out to his parents, who have been with him over the past ten days, to his partner, Lewis, and to all the rest of his family and friends."

First Minister Humza Yousaf also paid tribute to Sheridan in the Scottish Parliament chamber, describing him as an "extremely talented journalist and author".

"My thoughts are with his family, his many friends and indeed his colleagues. It will undoubtedly be a very sad time for them," he said. 

Since joining the corporation in 2018, Sheridan presented programmes including Reporting Scotland, Drivetime, the Nine and Seven Days, before dialling back his time on screen to pursue his passion of writing children's books.

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