Jamie Crick was a British radio broadcaster who passed away on August 29, 2023, at the age of 57.
He was born in 1966 and educated at Christ’s School, followed by the University of Westminster where he gained a BA in Communication and Media Studies.
Crick worked as a presenter for County Sound Radio in Guildford for three years before becoming a presenter/producer for BBC Radio 3.
He was best known for presenting the 1-5 pm weekday afternoon slot which included Classic FM Requests show.
Crick was associated with several radio stations throughout his career, including Classic FM, BBC, Jazz FM, Gaydar Radio, Encore Radio and Scala Radio.
He hosted various programs on television and radio, including the Afternoon Drive program for Jazz FM, per Independent.
Tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans of Crick, who was known for his passion for music and his warm personality on air.
Jamie Crick cause of death
As mentioned above, the British radio broadcaster passed away on August 29, 2023, at the age of 57.
The exact cause of his death has not been specified, but it has been reported that he passed away after suffering from a short illness.
The details of the illness have not been disclosed but the family confirmed that Crick died after a brief illness.
Colleagues and fans have paid tribute to Crick, highlighting his contributions to the radio industry and his warm personality.
This morning on Classic FM, we pay tribute to a much-loved radio personality who was part of the Classic FM family for 20 years.
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Jamie Crick, who died yesterday after a short illness. pic.twitter.com/uwmnCSs8kE
— Classic FM (@ClassicFM) August 30, 2023
Jamie Crick career
Crick was associated with several radio stations throughout his career, including Classic FM, Encore Radio, Jazz FM and Scala Radio.
He was known for his passion for music, cycling, football, and current affairs.
Crick began his career as a presenter for County Sound Radio in Guildford for three years before becoming a presenter/producer for BBC Radio.
He later joined Classic FM, where he became a well-known presenter.
Crick also worked for other radio stations, including Gaydar Radio and Encore Radio. Since March 2019, he had been hosting a show on Scala Radio.
He was a renowned broadcaster who was highly respected in the industry, and was known for his wisdom, guidance and unwavering support for his colleagues.
Crick was also a mentor to many, including Jason Rosam, who tweeted about Crick’s passing, saying that he was “saddened beyond words”.
He was a beloved figure in the radio industry, and his passing has left many people heartbroken.
Throughout his career, Crick hosted various programs on different radio stations. He was currently presenting the Afternoon Drive program for Jazz FM.
He was also hosting a show on Scala Radio, where he had been since March 2019.
Crick was a versatile broadcaster who was comfortable hosting a wide range of programs, from classical music to jazz.
Devastated by the loss of Jamie Crick, whose passion for radio was inspiring. Every project we worked on was full of fun and creativity and I’ll be forever grateful for the trust he put in me.
Sleep well, old bean 💙 pic.twitter.com/2o7ZQNffMG
— Lewis Mason (@lewismasonlive) August 30, 2023