Neighbours have paid tribute to late BBC presenter Kristian Digby. The 32-year-old, who hosted shows including To Buy Or Not To Buy and That Gay Show, was found dead by paramedics at his East London home yesterday. Local residents have spoken out in praise of the efforts Digby made to bring the Newham community together. "He set up a residents' association and got people together in a way no-one had before," Steve Fletcher told The Sun. "He planted trees by the street and tidied up. Everyone wanted to be his friend." The property expert moved to the area in (more)...
- 3/2/2010
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
London -- BBC television presenter Kristian Digby has been found dead in "unexplained" circumstances at his east London flat, police and the corporation said on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old, who fronted a string of property shows, including BBC 1's "To Buy or Not to Buy," was found at his Newham address early on Monday.
Digby, who was also a budding film director, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police said they were treating his death as "unexplained."
"Kristian was a much-loved and talented presenter for BBC Daytime. He brought a real sense of energy and warmth to all the shows he presented for us and will be sorely missed," the BBC said in a statement.
During his career he presented ITV's Nightlife, That Gay Show and The Holiday Show on BBC as well as being series director on The Million Pound Property Experiment.
His agent Jo Wander said: "I am devastated by the loss.
The 32-year-old, who fronted a string of property shows, including BBC 1's "To Buy or Not to Buy," was found at his Newham address early on Monday.
Digby, who was also a budding film director, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police said they were treating his death as "unexplained."
"Kristian was a much-loved and talented presenter for BBC Daytime. He brought a real sense of energy and warmth to all the shows he presented for us and will be sorely missed," the BBC said in a statement.
During his career he presented ITV's Nightlife, That Gay Show and The Holiday Show on BBC as well as being series director on The Million Pound Property Experiment.
His agent Jo Wander said: "I am devastated by the loss.
- 3/2/2010
- by By Stefano Ambrogi, Reuters
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Friends and colleagues of Kristian Digby have paid tribute to the late BBC presenter. The 32-year-old, who hosted shows such as To Buy Or Not To Buy and That Gay Show, was found dead by paramedics at a flat in East London yesterday. A BBC spokesperson told The Guardian: "Kristian was a much-loved and talented presenter for BBC Daytime. He brought a real sense of energy and warmth to all the shows he presented and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family at this (more)...
- 3/2/2010
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
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