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Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Eurovision star Colin Berry left eyewatering amount of money for wife in will
Eurovision legend and BBC Radio 2 star Colin Berry left a staggering sum in his will following his death aged 79 in April Eurovision legend Colin Berry left a staggering amount of money for his wife in his will. The BBC Radio 2 star, who worked at the corporation for more than 30 years, died in April at the age of 79, with the radio station announcing the tragic news live on air with a meaningful tribute. "He joined the station in 1973 and covered for presenters including Sir Terry Wogan and Sir Jimmy Young. Colin Berry also had a 25-year stint as the UK's Eurovision jury spokesperson including in 1997," they said at the time. His former colleague and BBC Radio 2 newsreader Clare Runacres was even among those who have paid tribute to the star. And now, a month after his death, the sum he left behind has been revealed. He left behind a total of £260,000 to his wife Sandra in the will published earlier this week. The will, which was written up a decade ago, stated his estate will go to his trustees. His trustees include his wife Sandra, or if she didn't survive him, his daughter Marina and son Jonathan. If all three of his family members didn't survive him, his estate and fortune would have gone to his sister-in-law Valerie. Last month, Clare Runacres said in a tribute: "Sad to say a former colleague and fellow @bbcradio2 newsreader Colin Berry has died aged 79. He also spent 25 years as the UK's Eurovision jury spokesman." Bauer Radio's Luke Davies said: "Extremely sad to hear the passing of Colin Berry. He was a Real Pioneer of Broadcasting and had such a Lovely relaxing voice. "He was also a true Gentleman and was very kind when I interviewed him in 2019. This is BBC London calling, Sleep Tight Colin." Radio host Tony Fisher added: "Very sad to hear that the broadcaster Colin Berry has passed away. "He was such a warm radio host and the voice of a British wireless generation." Broadcaster Andrew Peach commented: "I am very sad to hear news of Colin Berry's passing. I have strong memories of hearing Colin on @bbcradio2 as a child and it was a thrill to get to work with him there from 1998-2012." DJ Jon Kutner wrote: "So sad to learn of the loss of my friend and colleague and former Radio 2 newsreader and voice of Eurovision Colin Berry. We always had some great conversations when we managed to catch up. My thoughts are with his family. Farewell my friend. RIP." Berry had joined the corporation in 1973 and continued reading the news on the station as a freelancer until September 2012. He had started his radio career on Radio Caroline in 1965, having performed admin work at Granada Television and Westward Television.
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC Radio 2 star and Eurovision legend Colin Berry's will revealed with eye-watering sum left for wife after his death
STAR'S LAST GIFT BBC Radio 2 star and Eurovision legend Colin Berry's will revealed with eye-watering sum left for wife after his death Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BBC RADIO 2 star and Eurovision legend Colin Berry left behind an eye-watering sum for his wife in his newly revealed will. Berry, who broke into broadcasting with pirate station Radio Caroline, died last month at the age of 79. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Former Radio 2 presenter Colin Berry left behind £260,000 to his wife Sandra in his will Credit: BBC 4 The star pictured with Terry Wogan (left) after celebrating 10 years of Radio 2 Credit: Radio Rewind 4 Colin Berry (left) with fellow DJ Ray Moore, pictured in the studio in 1983 Credit: Getty He had been a familiar voice on Radio 2 for decades, holding the place as the station's longest-serving newsreader. Now, it has been revealed that the star left behind a total of £260,000 to his wife Sandra in his will, which was published yesterday. The will, which was made in 2015, stated his entire estate would go to his trustees. This included his wife Sandra or, if she had not survived him, his daughter Marina and son Jonathan. If all three had not survived him, Berry, who lived in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, dictated that his fortune would go to sister-in-law Valerie. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BBC Radio 2 star and Eurovision legend Colin Berry's will revealed with eye-watering sum left for wife after his death
BBC RADIO 2 star and Eurovision legend Colin Berry left behind an eye-watering sum for his wife in his newly revealed will. Berry, who broke into broadcasting with pirate station Radio Caroline, died last month at the age of 79. 4 Former Radio 2 presenter Colin Berry left behind £260,000 to his wife Sandra in his will Credit: BBC 4 The star pictured with Terry Wogan (left) after celebrating 10 years of Radio 2 Credit: Radio Rewind 4 Colin Berry (left) with fellow DJ Ray Moore, pictured in the studio in 1983 Credit: Getty He had been a familiar voice on Radio 2 for decades, holding the place as the station's longest-serving newsreader. Now, it has been revealed that the star left behind a total of £260,000 to his wife Sandra in his will, which was published yesterday. The will, which was made in 2015, stated his entire estate would go to his trustees. This included his wife Sandra or, if she had not survived him, his daughter Marina and son Jonathan. If all three had not survived him, Berry, who lived in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, dictated that his fortune would go to sister-in-law Valerie. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at Most read in Celebrity 4 The star passed away last month at the age of 79 Credit: BBC
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
BBC Radio 2 star and Eurovision legend Colin Berry's will revealed with eye-watering sum left for wife after his death
BBC RADIO 2 star and Eurovision legend Colin Berry left behind an eye-watering sum for his wife in his newly revealed will. Berry, who broke into broadcasting with pirate station Radio Caroline, died last month at the age of 79. 4 4 4 He had been a familiar voice on Radio 2 for decades, holding the place as the station's longest-serving newsreader. Now, it has been revealed that the star left behind a total of £260,000 to his wife Sandra in his will, which was published yesterday. The will, which was made in 2015, stated his entire estate would go to his trustees. This included his wife Sandra or, if she had not survived him, his daughter Marina and son Jonathan. If all three had not survived him, Berry, who lived in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, dictated that his fortune would go to sister-in-law Valerie. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Astonishing sum former BBC Radio 2 presenter Colin Berry left to his wife after his death last month aged 79
Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Colin Berry left his wife £260,000 after he died aged 79 last month. Berry, who first broke into broadcasting with pirate station Radio Caroline, went on to become a household name on BBC Radio 2. He continued reading the news on Radio 2 as a freelancer until September 2012 - becoming the station's longest-serving newsreader. In a will made in 2015, Berry have his entire estate to his trustees - his wife Sandra, or, had she not survived him, his daughter Marina and son Jonathan. Berry, who lived in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, directed that his fortune should be handed to his sister-in-law Valerie, if all three had not survived him. Born in Hertfordshire, Berry first joined the radio world in 1965, newsreading and presenting sponsored programmes on 'pirate' station Radio Caroline. He first worked for the BBC in 1969, hosting a weekly programme for BBC Radio Medway. He joined the station permanently four years later, working on Radio 2 and Radio 1. Berry also presented The Club for BBC Three Counties Radio. As well as his radio appearances, he appeared on TV shows such as The Generation Game, Top Of The Pops, Blankety-Blank, Going Live and Celebrity Supermarket Sweep. Berry was last heard on the air in 2017 when he covered for Richard Spendlove's long-running music and phone-in show on BBC local radio. The radio presenter was among several big names who left the station in 2012 when the BBC were forced to make budget cuts. The broadcaster cut back on its radio staff as part of the Delivering Quality First initiative, which stated that most departments had to make savings of 20 per cent. The station announced his death on Thursday, saying: 'He joined the station in 1973 and covered for presenters including Sir Terry Wogan and Sir Jimmy Young. 'Colin Berry also had a 25-year stint as the UK's Eurovision jury spokesperson including in 1997.' Former colleagues and fans were quick to pay tribute, praising the 'pioneer of broadcasting' and sharing their fond memories of the star Former colleagues and fans were quick to pay tribute, praising the 'pioneer of broadcasting'. Posts on X/Twitter read: 'Extremely sad to hear the passing of Colin Berry. He was a Real Pioneer of Broadcasting and had such a Lovely relaxing voice. 'He was also a true Gentleman and was very kind when I interviewed him in 2019. This is BBC London calling, Sleep Tight Colin.'; 'I am very sad to hear news of Colin Berry's passing. I have strong memories of hearing Colin on @bbcradio2 as a child and it was a thrill to get to work with him there from 1998-2012.'; 'Very sad to hear that the broadcaster Colin Berry has passed away. He was such a warm radio host and the voice of a British wireless generation.'; 'Sad to say a former colleague and fellow @bbcradio2 newsreader Colin Berry has died aged 79. He also spent 25 years as the UK's Eurovision jury spokesman.'
