BBC Look North’s Harry Grace has died
It is no exaggeration to say that Harry Grace’s name is as synonymous with Yorkshire as the tea itself.
Awarded an MBE for his tireless and selfless commitment to the county, Harry was truly one of us and one of the good guys.
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He served the BBC all his life; 42 years with the television operator, during which time he became a famous name, an institution in Yorkshire itself.
His cheeky smile on the other side of the living room on TV has been a major part of our lives for so long, but his friendly demeanor has never compromised his journalistic tenacity.
And so, with great sadness, we must tell you the news that Harry has died. A familiar face on the cobblestones of York, he leaves behind his wife Helen and the children he loved.
Although the airwaves have not been the same since he left the BBC, Harry never stopped working hard for his family and the county.
Rest assured, there will never be another like Harry Grace. Yorkshire lost more than a news reader. We lost someone whose shoes were dipped in white rose mud, always the first to get stuck in any challenge, and who would go to the county boundaries for people less fortunate than him.
Although, as he passes, it is clear that we are all lucky: those for whom he has done his work, and those who are lucky enough to benefit from his charitable efforts with a big heart.
Harry, we will miss you very much. From the fun moments with your fearless forecaster Paul Hudson to the moments when you struggled with our corner. Life in Yorkshire is better for your contribution. Calm down.
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