Former BBC Radio Derby presenter Michael Carey has died at the age of 87 just hours after being rescued from a river. Mr Carey hosted a programme, known as Memorable Melodies, on the station for more than 20 years before stepping down in 2019.
Police said they were investigating how Mr Carey got into the water. They said they were asking anyone who was in the area between 8.30 and 9.20am on Saturday has been asked to contact the force.
Tributes have been paid to Mr Carey by those who knew him. Aftab Gulzar, the executive editor at BBC Radio Derby, said Mr Carey had led an “incredible life”.
Mr Gulzar described Mr Carey, who was also an author and cricket correspondent, as a “constant professional”.
He added: “He was a reserved man but if you got him on to some subjects like music, cricket or his dogs, then you’d be there chewing the fat for some time.”
Mr Carey hosted a programme called Memorable Melodies for the radio station for almost 20 years before stepping down in 2019.
Mr Gulzar said: “Our hearts go out to Mike’s family, friends and our audiences who will fondly remember his Memorable Melodies programme which was loved for almost 20 years on Radio Derby.
“Mike retired in 2019 and leaves us with wonderful memories of his passion for music and incredible stories from a fantastic career.”
Charles Collins, a sports journalist and broadcaster, said he met Mr Carey when he joined BBC Radio Derby in 2002 and they became “great mates”.
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