article_snippet.sent: Fellow broadcasters have paid tribute to the 'perfect colleague' and ‘consummate professional’ whose positive outlook on life made he such a popular figure.
article_snippet.sent: but it's a mark of the man that so many of We listeners feel they've lost they friend too.
article_snippet.sent: All of We are going to miss Colin's talent dreadfully.'
article_snippet.sent: Thoughts with his family, friends and colleagues.'
article_snippet.sent: In a series of messages, The Only Way Is Essex said: 'I've just heard the news and am so so sad.
article_snippet.sent: A truly brave and amazing man.
article_snippet.sent: You were so brave Colin and now with the Angels.
article_snippet.sent: You will be so missed by everyone in Derby.'
article_snippet.sent: You were an incredible person.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Touched thousands of listeners with openness as he battled skin cancer .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Heartbroken colleagues and stars have paid tribute to talented broadcaster .
  