Russell Hargreaves, a talkSPORT analyst, died at the age of 45, according to the radio station.
“We’re deeply saddened to inform you that Russell Hargreaves has passed away,” the broadcaster stated in a statement. Russ was an excellent network pundit, news reader, and reporter. He was, however, much more than that. Many people consider him to be a dear friend and colleague. We are heartbroken by his death. Russ, rest in peace.”
Russell Hargreaves, a talkSPORT Analyst
Tributes came in for the broadcaster’s commentator, who covered football, rugby, and golf. Rupert Bell, the station’s golf reporter, was among many who paid tribute to Hargreaves, emphasizing his dedication to his vocation at all times.
“Russ was the most dedicated of reporters, giving his all at all times.” “He loved being a part of our small golf team, and he never wanted to leave his position as the host of talkSPORT 2’s coverage,” Bell added.
“At the end of the day, we adored him and our occasional cheeky ones.” His one flaw… cutlery was frequently an optional extra, and he brought eating with a knife to a whole new level. We’ll miss him terribly at the Open next year.”
Hargreaves was likewise a dear companion of talkSPORT’s rugby columnist Andrew ‘Macca’ McKenna, with the team heading out to World Cups, English Lions visits and Britain games together. McKenna conveyed a profound recognition for his companion.
“Russ is a man I’m proud to call a colleague and a friend.” The six weeks we spent together in New Zealand were a lot of fun, but also a lot of effort. “Every three days or so, you pack up and move on, usually in the early morning so we can broadcast into the Breakfast shows back home in the evening from the new location,” he explained.
“We did a show every day, in strange places and at strange hours, but I never heard him grumble or complain about being tired (I know I did!).” He, too, got the short end of the stick; as our pitchside reporter, he was stationed behind the goal posts.
“On the off chance that you’ve seen the recording of the second Test in Wellington, you’ll realize it was played in a virtual rainstorm, however Russ was still out there. In truth, I don’t have any idea why, it was so wet his unit had really quit working! He might have returned to the editorial box, however he didn’t – he had something important to take care of and he did it. That was his direction, and I regarded him such a great amount for it.
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“My standing memory of him, however, will be of a man talented in such countless various areas of broadcasting, ready to switch easily, and convey in every one of them similarly well. With the manner in which the business is transforming, we may not see his like once more.”
The head of talkSPORT, Liam Fisher has additionally affectionately recalled the 45-year-old. Fisher featured his amazing skill, energy and understanding for audience members.
“Russell Hargreaves was consistently a great expert who, at whatever point he came on air, gave splendid energy and knowledge. A normal on our rugby and golf inclusion he was likewise essential for talkSPORT Worldwide conveying great editorials to our abroad accomplices,” Fisher said
“Russell Hargreaves was a telecaster in every case well-informed who might bend over backward to convey a two-way, match report or live show regardless of the hour of day and give the audience members precisely what they required. He had a genuine pizazz for getting to the core of the story and instructing both the easy chair fan and the individuals who poured a ton of time and energy into the game he was examining.