'Heartbroken': 'Brilliant' Glasgow radio station host sadly dies
A 'brilliant' Glasgow radio station host has sadly passed away - leaving the station 'heartbroken'.
Sunny Govan Community Radio said it was with 'deep sadness' that they announced the death of their 'dear friend, colleague, and longest serving volunteer' Graham Leggat.
In a Facebook post, the local radio station said Graham, who has been a volunteer at the station since 2002, tragically passed away over the weekend.
During his time at Sunny G Radio, the beloved man has been a 'familiar voice behind' one of its 'most-loved radio shows'.
READ MORE: Schoolgirl 'lay dead on floor for hours' after suffering multiple 'seizures'
READ MORE: Man dies after being hit by HGV on major Glasgow road
In the post, the radio station said: "I'm sorry to bring you this sad news, but it's with deep sadness that we share the devastating news of the passing of our dear friend, colleague, and longest-serving volunteer at Sunny Govan Community Radio, Graham Leggat.
"Graham sadly passed away this weekend, and the entire Sunny G family is heartbroken.
"Graham has been volunteering with Sunny G from as far back as 2002, when we were finding our feet as a grassroots community development organisation.
"Since then, he has been a familiar voice behind one of our most loved radio shows, sharing music, memories, and laughter every single week.
"His passion for Radio and incredible warmth and wit made him a true legend not just at Sunny Govan but throughout the wider community.
"Of course, nobody could match Graham's signature sound the loudest YAAAAAAAASSSSSS in Scottish History!
"His mighty roar lit up the airwaves and brought smiles to countless faces over the years.
"This was Graham through and through bold, brilliant and full of heart.
"More than a volunteer, Graham was family to us.
"His kindness, loyalty, and sense of humour lit up our office, and his presence will be sorely missed by all of us who work alongside him.
"We are sending all our love and condolences to Graham's family at this incredibly difficult time.
"We will be sharing some special tributes in the near future to celebrate his life, and will provide funeral details soon.
"Rest easy, Graham, Sunny G won't be the same without you."
After announcing Graham's death, fans of the station flocked to the comments of the post to share their sadness about the news.
One person wrote: "Graham was a real character, I remember his trademark Yass from many years ago.
"I've really fond memories of how welcoming he was when we met on a few occasions.
"There are some tough miles ahead for his family, friends and all who listened to his enthusiastic voice on the airwaves."
A second person said: "I'm deeply saddened to hear about Graham's passing.
"I remember him from the early days in the police station—his energy, kindness, and passion for community radio were unmistakable even then.
"He was a true force of nature, bringing joy and connection to so many through his work at Sunny Govan.
"To his family, friends, and the entire Sunny G community, you have my deepest sympathy during this incredibly difficult time.
"His legacy lives on in the laughter, music, and memories he shared with all of us. Rest easy, Graham—you will be truly missed."
Meanwhile, another added: "Graham was a very special guy and I still think of him fondly after all these years.
"I still remember an event we went to together at the initiative years ago. He was a breath of fresh air and will be missed by so many.
"Fly high Graham."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
"I manifested a husband! While healing from heartbreak, I wrote about my ideal partner – 5 years later, we married"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 'In January 2018 I manifested my dream man and just six weeks later, I'd met him," explains Kelly Lundberg. "I came across his profile on a dating app and instantly recognized him as Graham, the boy I'd gone to prom with at school back in 1998. We'd even shared a kiss on the night. 'Swiping right, we matched and started chatting, quickly hitting it off. 'When we were younger, things hadn't worked out because I'd taken a job to become a holiday rep, traveling the world. 'But now our paths had crossed again…' 'At the beginning of 2019, I went on a luxury trip with my mum to the Seychelles, where I wrote a desire statement about what I wanted my dream partner to be like. 'Desire statements are when you pick a date in the future and jot down everything that you want to have happened by then, describing what it looks like from that perspective. 'I'd written them before to help me achieve my business goals and they'd worked. I'd been single for the past two years after my previous relationship broke down and now, I felt ready to meet someone. 'As my mum read her book beside me, I scribbled away. 'It's June 2019 and my life has changed drastically. I've met a man, he's into fitness, tall and picks me up effortlessly. He's also a great communicator and calls me beautiful. 'Sipping my wine, I told Mum what I'd written.' "'I look forward to meeting him,' she grinned. 'Little did I know that just six weeks later, Graham would come into my life.' 'Manifesting is imagining bringing something and bringing it into reality,' hypnotist Paul McKenna told woman&home magazine in our March 2025 issue. This practice is more popular than ever and in 2020, Google searches of 'manifesting' grew by a staggering 600%. Many celebrities are also big fans of using the Law Of Attraction. The likes of Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande and Jim Carrey have all attributed their success to manifesting. Oprah Winfrey also regularly discusses its powers. In 2007, she said, 'The way you think creates reality for yourself,' and has often stated that visualizing herself as an actor led to her landing a role in The Color Purple. Paul, the author of Power Manifesting, says that you must be very clear about what you want. 'If all we had to do was wish for what we want, everyone would be living in peace with no worries - but getting what you want requires action. "And there's no point taking action until you're sure about what you want. Otherwise it's like setting off a boat with a rudder,' he says. "Our first date happened in Edinburgh two weeks after we'd reconnected," continues Kelly. "'Oh wow, he's tall,' I thought as I stood on my tip-toes to kiss him on the cheek. "We had a magical time, laughing away and chatting about the gym, where Graham frequently worked out. At the end of the night, we shared a kiss and Graham told me, 'You're beautiful.' 'I didn't even think about everything I'd written on my desire statement, but I knew I wanted to see Graham again. 'Flying back to Dubai, where I lived, Graham and I continued chatting every day and he promised to come and visit me. 'Back at home, I read over the desire statement that I'd stuck on my bathroom mirror. Gasping, I remembered that Graham had told me I was beautiful, just like I'd written. "Phoning Graham, I told him about my desire statement. "'It honestly describes you, but I wrote it before we met,' I explained. 'He was 6' 2", loved fitness and was great at communicating. Still, I didn't want to get carried away, especially as we were living in different countries. 'Graham flew out to visit me four weeks later and from there we started a long-distance relationship, relying on Zoom date nights to keep the spark alive. 'By the end of the year, I knew we had something special. 'When Graham flew out in February 2023, he took me out for a fancy dinner and popped the question. It was completely out of the blue and I was shocked, but obviously I said 'yes' immediately. 'In May 2024, Graham and I flew to the Seychelles to get married. Just the two of us, it was a super special day. "'I can't believe that this is where I wrote my desire statement just five years before,' I thought. 'The following month, we threw a big party in Scotland with our friends and family. 'I think the desire statement worked for me because I was truly honest with what I wanted. Sometimes you manifest something that you don't really want, so it doesn't end up happening. You also have to be very specific about what you desire. 'Graham now lives with me in Dubai and we've had a wonderful first year as husband and wife. We've found our groove and are building a beautiful life together. 'Desire statements are a good way to work out what exactly it is that you want in life, but you can't just write it and expect things to fall in your lap. You have to take action and be open to opportunities. 'Some things don't always happen exactly as you see them and others may take a little longer, but it's all working away in the universe. 'You just have to trust the process.'
Elle
18 hours ago
- Elle
The 'Dept. Q' Interiors Are More Significant Than You Might Think
If you're watching Dept. Q, the latest police drama on Netflix, then you're probably trying to figure out solicitor Merritt Lingard's fate or wondering what season 2 will entail. Or, like us, you could be so fixated on the interiors that you're too distracted to concentrate on the crimes in question. At first glance the interiors are dark, cold and gritty—like the basement urinals where Detective Carl Morck (played by Matthew Goode) and his micro-team have to set up office. But look closer, and the interiors are stylized, atmospheric, and likely to inspire your home decor. Plus, they have their own main character energy and play a big part in creating the edginess of the drama. While the Netflix show is based on a series of crime books by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen set in Copenhagen, Dept. Q has moved its setting to the Scottish city Edinburgh, with the show's creator Scott Frank describing it as 'the perfect combination between the modern and the medieval.' These are our top interiors moments in Dept. Q and why they matter. In the opening episode of the series, we go into Carl's boss, Moira Jacobson's office at the Edinburgh Police HQ. While the force might be in need of some cash, we couldn't stop staring at the carpet! With a fitting tartan nod, the green-and-red square pattern has a '70s-style template that complements the vertical wood paneling and mid-century furniture. And we haven't even gotten to the bare concrete pillars and floor-to-ceiling Crittall windows. While you know the carpet gives off stale 'grandparent house' cigarette smoke, it's also giving us good Mad Men vibes. It doesn't look like much when Carl is shown down to his new office quarters for Dept. Q–it is, after all, the police HQ's old toilet/shower/changing room/gym. But it's the basement space, named 'Q,' that gives the department, and the show, its name. 'Where's this office?' asks Carl. 'Q?' he replies as Jacobson hands him the labeled keys. 'Where's that?' he asks. 'Downstairs,' she replies. 'But the offices are numbered downstairs, Moira,' retorts Carl. 'I meant downstairs downstairs,' she replies. It's amazing what some lighting can do to the space, which starts off piled full of discarded chairs and old case note boxes. Especially for the Claridge's green and bottle brown rectangular wall tiles which perfectly offset the geometric floor and ceiling pendant lights. In a later episode, when DC Rose Dickson (Leah Byrne) joins the department, it gets positively atmospheric and you could easily forget about the urinals and the discarded gym weights, that Carl can't lift, around the corner. We're particularly into Merritt's house by the sea, although if we were receiving mysterious death threats, we really wouldn't want to be living in a building with so much glass. Filmed in Dirleton in East Lothian, the actual house was an old World War II radar station which had been renovated and then sold. Dept.Q's supervising location manager Hugh Gourlay has said, 'We ended up painting it to give it a more austere flavor. It has that feeling of Merritt's coldness.' There's also a coolness to the interiors with the stainless steel kitchen, the bare concrete floors, and white-washed walls. Again, the lighting, in the form of up-lit wall fittings and large arc floor lamps, creates the eerie atmosphere that gives that bad-person-lurking-outside feel, as does the open plan design. Draw the curtains Merritt! The care home where Merritt's brother William ends up—which Carl and his anorak-wearing, far more charismatic sidekick Akram Salim (Alexej Manvelov) visit in episode 2—is set outside of Edinburgh in Midlothian. It was shot at Vogrie House, Pathhead, an old mansion that was made to 'look like a clinic, institutional but richer than it is,' according to location manager Gourlay. Indeed it looks more like an ambassador's residence than a care home with mahogany furnishings, plush velvet armchairs and a sweeping grand staircase. The luxe mansion feel begs the question: What part does the suspiciously glamorous Dr. Fiona Wallace (Michelle Duncan), who is now in charge of William's care, have in all of this? And also, who is paying for him to be there?
New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Heather Graham's secrets to fountain of youth as she admits she's happier than ever in her 50s
Heather Graham navigates the pressures of staying youthful in Hollywood with ease. Graham shared her secrets with Retreat Magazine about her philosophy when it comes to aging. Advertisement 'I think what matters most is how you feel inside. Decide that you're hot and enjoy your life. What other people think of you is none of your business. If you feel good about yourself, no one can take that away from you. Pursue the things that fill you with joy, and surround yourself with loving people,' the 55-year-old actress said. Graham continued, 'I don't drink or do drugs, and I get a lot of sleep. Eating healthy makes me feel good. I like cooking for myself and other people. And I love it when people cook for me. Basically, I like eating! Also, I do affirmations. I think they are very powerful. I work on strengthening my inner loving parent muscle, so I can be supportive and loving to myself. One of my affirmations is: 'This is the best time of my life.'' During an interview with People in April, Graham admitted to being a happier person after she turned 55. 'I feel like as I get older, I just care less about things that don't matter. Everyone gets upset sometimes, but I think that I'm happier. I've done enough hard work on myself that I feel like I'm a happier person now,' Graham, who turned 55 in January, told the outlet. Advertisement 5 Heather Graham poses for a photo in a hot tub in Jackson, Wyoming, in December 2024. Heather Graham/Instagram The 'Boogie Nights' star has been focused on wellness since she was 21. Graham works out, eats healthily, does yoga and meditates. The actress told Retreat Magazine that even incorporating those things into her daily routine does not compare to having 'loving people around you.' Advertisement 'I have some wonderful friends, and I am so grateful for them.' 'I think the most important thing is to love yourself, because then you have more love to give. Fill up your cup first before you give to other people. Also, it's so good to have a sense of humor!' Graham said. 5 The 'Boogie Nights' star has been focused on wellness since she was 21. Graham works out, eats healthily, does yoga and meditates. Heather Graham/Instagram 5 Graham appeared in the hit film 'Boogie Nights.' G. Lefkowitz / New Line Cinema Advertisement Along with her wellness secrets, Graham does not drink or do drugs. However, she is part of an AI-Anon, which is a 12-step group for people who have a friend or family member who struggles with addiction. 'I have never had a problem with drinking or drugs, but sometimes I have problems with relationships. Or if you have any difficult people in your life, it can help you learn how to deal with them better, in a more loving way, and most importantly, to take better care of yourself,' she told Retreat Magazine. During her interview, Graham shared that she is 'ahead of her time' when it comes to embracing her sexuality. 'Nowadays, so many women are enjoying their sexuality, but when I was coming up, there was definitely judgment around that. It's great to watch younger women feel freer to be sexual and not to worry about cultural bias,' she said. 5 Along with her wellness secrets, Graham does not drink or do drugs. Heather Graham/Instagram Graham got her start in the entertainment industry when she left her parents' home at 18 and moved to West Hollywood, California, with a roommate. At the time, her father warned her that Hollywood would 'claim [her] soul.' 'He regularly told me that the entertainment industry was evil and that Hollywood would claim my soul,' Graham said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal in 2024. She noted that her parents 'were part of a generation that didn't believe in therapy or discussing personal things, so I never felt I could talk to them.' Advertisement Following the premiere of her movie 'License to Drive' in 1988, Graham knew it was time to move out of her parents' home. 'When the movie came out, I was 18, living at home had become more difficult,' she said. 'I said to myself, 'I've got to get out of here, I've got to be successful, and I've got to be a movie star.'' 5 During her interview, Graham shared that she is 'ahead of her time' when it comes to embracing her sexuality. Heather Graham/Instagram Graham graduated from high school with a 5.0 GPA and went on to study English at UCLA. After her junior year at the university, she decided to drop out to focus on her acting career. Advertisement At this time, Graham landed major roles in the films 'Austin Powers' and 'Swingers,' which made her realize she was 'self-sufficient,' and she began to reevaluate her relationship with her parents. 'I stopped talking to my parents when I was 25, and I'm estranged from them now,' Graham admitted. 'My friends are proud of me, and I'm proud of myself. I have really good friends.' The actress is proud of the life she has created for herself. 'I live in Los Angeles in a house I bought last year. I also have a loft in New York,' she said, noting that her West Coast home 'has views of the Pacific.'
