Tony Wilson Rip
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Kathy
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Showing my ignorance Gareth, but had to Google to find out who he was. Now I know. Very sad, and at no age. 
Courtesy of Sky News
'Mr Manchester' Tony Wilson Dies
Updated: 22:19, Friday August 10, 2007
The TV presenter Tony Wilson, one of the leading lights in the Manchester music scene, has died of cancer at the age of 57.
Tony Wilson: CancerMr Wilson, who set up the Factory Records label and the Hacienda Club, was associated with groups like New Order and the Happy Mondays.
He was also a reporter and presenter on TV and radio in the Manchester area.
His life was depicted in the film 24 Hour Party People.
He had been suffering from kidney cancer.
Mr Wilson was surrounded by family at his when he passed away.
A spokesman for Christie Hospital in Manchester said: "Tony Wilson died peacefully at 6.05pm this evening with his family by his bedside.
"Tony was a very great supporter of the Christie and this is extremely sad news.
"We would like to extend our sympathy to Tony's family."
An outspoken campaigner for regional self-government in the North West, Wilson was passionate about his home city of Manchester
Courtesy of Sky News
'Mr Manchester' Tony Wilson Dies
Updated: 22:19, Friday August 10, 2007
The TV presenter Tony Wilson, one of the leading lights in the Manchester music scene, has died of cancer at the age of 57.
Tony Wilson: CancerMr Wilson, who set up the Factory Records label and the Hacienda Club, was associated with groups like New Order and the Happy Mondays.
He was also a reporter and presenter on TV and radio in the Manchester area.
His life was depicted in the film 24 Hour Party People.
He had been suffering from kidney cancer.
Mr Wilson was surrounded by family at his when he passed away.
A spokesman for Christie Hospital in Manchester said: "Tony Wilson died peacefully at 6.05pm this evening with his family by his bedside.
"Tony was a very great supporter of the Christie and this is extremely sad news.
"We would like to extend our sympathy to Tony's family."
An outspoken campaigner for regional self-government in the North West, Wilson was passionate about his home city of Manchester
Desperate Dan
Senior Jockey
Very sad. A great Mancunian and Northerner.
Irish Stamp
Forum Moderator
Will still know him as the chap who presented the news.
RIP Tony Wilson
RIP Tony Wilson