He was a hugely respected figure in the music industry and has died aged 76
BBC radio producer and the man behind the much-loved quiz Popmaster, Phil Swern, has passed away at 76, prompting an outpouring of tributes from his colleagues and friends. Ken Bruce took to X, formerly Twitter , to express his sorrow: 'It's the saddest of days as my great friend Phil Swern has passed away. Phil was a brilliantly inventive man with a passion for music.
He passed away At home with his wife Lynsey who has been at his side looking after him. My love goes out to her and his family we will all miss him very much.', reports the Mirror . On Twitter, he said: 'I am very sad to say that my dear friend of over 60 years and producer of @BBCRadio2 Sound of the Sixties passed away yesterday afternoon after a long illness. I am so glad I saw him and his wife Lynsey last Friday. Phil, the Collector, Swern will be missed by us all.
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