Tributes are continuing following the death of BBC Radio Ulster presenter Stephen Clements.
Stephen passed away just hours after posting a family collage on social media, coupled with two emojis – one of hands clasped in prayer and one of a heart.
The former Q Radio breakfast presenter moved to his ‘dream job’ at the BBC last year.
Most recently he posted a series of cryptic tweets which sparked speculation that he may have been preparing to take up a role at Radio 2. However, Radio 2 said it was unaware of any move.
All of us on @bbcradioulster have been affected by the news of the passing of @radiostephen
I'll be covering for him for the rest of the week, and if you have any messages or thoughts, let me know, or text on 81771 and I'll include them on the show.https://t.co/pQd9HSBfVM
— Steven Edward Rainey (@StevenRaineyNI) January 8, 2020
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Huge outpouring of grief at loss of Stephen Clements & heartbreaking funerals of two children. The saddest of front pages tomorrow @BelTel pic.twitter.com/tYznAwp7sO
— Gail Walker (@GWalker9) January 7, 2020
The desperately sad news about the death of presenter Stephen Clements at the age of just 47 features on our @News_Letter front page on Wednesday pic.twitter.com/gyy7RniulC
— Alistair Bushe (@abushe7) January 7, 2020
Unbelievably sad news this afternoon as former Cool FM presenter Stephen Clements has passed away aged 47.
Thoughts with his colleagues, family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
RIP Stephen ? pic.twitter.com/gNFpYEhz4W
— Cool FM (@coolfm) January 7, 2020
Stephen Clements was a very talented broadcaster with a great sense of humour. Best of all, he was a really nice lad. If you get a chance read this book and it will lift your spirits on this very sad day. pic.twitter.com/38BrrZq3xA
— Frank Mitchell (@frank_broadcast) January 7, 2020