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Devon radio legend Tony Beard dies

Devon radio legend Tony Beard has died.

The long-serving presenter on BBC Radio Devon - affectionately known as The Wag from Widecombe - was 79 years old.

Mr Beard, who presented a Sunday show on BBC Radio Devon and had been a presenter for around 35 years, had announced in April last year that he had been diagnosed with bladder cancer.

I am determined to beat it.

I am a very positive-looking person.

I may miss the odd week and thank you to so many people for their get-well cards.

– Tony Beard, April 2015