THE popular Irish radio presenter Bob Brolly has been hospitalised following a stroke, according to reports.
A Derry native and long-term BBC radio presenter, Mr Brolly currently hosts his own award-winning Irish show every Sunday from 4-7pm on BBC Radio WM and a popular afternoon music and chat show every weekday from 12noon-2pm on BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire.
He has also been the MC for The Irish Post's St Patrick's Breakfast in Birmingham for many years.
MC Bob Brolly catches up with Birmingham MP Jack Dromey at The Irish Post St Patrick's Breakfast 2018 (Pic: Chris Egan)The Irishman, who moved to Coventry with his parents when he was just 15, where he still lives today, is thought to have suffered a stroke last week, according to the Coventry Telegraph.
Friends and fans have wished him well via social media as he recovers in hospital, with fellow BBC radio host Steve Linnell tweeting this morning: "Wishing my old friend Bob Brolly well from his illness.
"Those closest to him had asked for complete privacy while he recovered but, as is the way of the world now, it has been widely posted here & elsewhere. He now needs peace and quiet so he can get better."
Wishing my old friend Bob Brolly well from his illness. Those closest to him had asked for complete privacy while he recovered but, as is the way of the world now, it has been widely posted here & elsewhere. He now needs peace and quiet so he can get better.
— Stuart Linnell MBE (@Stuart_Linnell) 22 May 2018
A BBC spokesperson added: “All Bob’s friends at the BBC send him our best wishes for a speedy recovery. Bob will be away from his Sunday afternoon shows for a number of weeks. We know his loyal listeners will be looking forward to his return.”
Mr Brolly is also an active fundraiser and huge supporter of the Irish community in Britain.
In 2003, he was was awarded an MBE for his services to charity and broadcasting.
More on this story as we get it.
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