Tributes have been paid right across Northern Ireland to a Radio Ulster favourite who died tragically in a house fire yesterday afternoon.
Geordie Tuft lost his life in a blaze at his home in Loughbrickland, on the outskirts of Banbridge.
A well-known farmer in the area, Geordie was a regular caller to the late Gerry Anderson’s BBC radio show and went on bus trips with the broadcaster.
Today, those that knew and listened to him have paid tribute.
Actor Tim McGarry, said: “Och, very sorry to hear #GeordieTuft has passed away. He was one of the people who helped make Gerry Anderson a genius on BBC Radio Ulster.”
Broadcaster Stephen Nolan said: “Geordie Tuft made me laugh so much. Laugh out loud so hard that it hurt. I’ll miss him from the airwaves.”
Geordie Tuft made me laugh so much. Laugh out loud so hard that it hurt. I’ll miss him from the airwaves .
— Stephen Nolan (@StephenNolan) March 1, 2016
Och, very sorry to hear #GeordieTuft has passed away. He was one of the people who helped make Gerry Anderson a genius on @bbcradioulster
— Tim Mc Garry (@Tim_Mc_Garry) March 1, 2016
Sad to see on the news late last night that BBC contributor Geordie Tuft has passed away, seen here in the middle . pic.twitter.com/HsLIMTIjqM
— wee trev. (@Golfin16) March 2, 2016
LISTEN: GEORDIE TUFT’S RADIO DEBUT
So sad to learn of the death of @bbcradioulster favourite Geordie Tuft, following a tragic fire at his home. Shared many enjoyable memories.
— Sydney Anderson (@AndersonDUP) March 1, 2016
Geordie Tuft has died today He be very sadly missed on radio ulster . Thought with the family at this sad time. Dickson family.
— Robert Dickson (@RobertD61740564) March 2, 2016
So sorry to hear about Geordie Tuft, his calls to Gerry Anderson show made me smile #GeordieTuft
— Tommy Millen (@Tommy_Millen) March 2, 2016
Very sad to learn of the tragic death of Geordie Tuft (Loughbrickland) a great character who ‘held his own’ with Gerry Anderson, may he RIP.
— SDLP Upper Bann (@UPPERBANNSDLP) March 1, 2016
Sad news about Geordie Tuft today. He was great on Gerry Andersons show #Geordie
— Steven Turtle (@bigturtni) March 1, 2016
RIP Geordie Tuft. Such a character. Photo taken in 2010 at Balmoral show when he came to see Gerry Anderson. pic.twitter.com/F0a4qo760B
— JohnJBaucher (@JohnJBaucher) March 1, 2016
Real shame to hear of #GeordieTuft‘s death. I was priveleged enough to be tuned in the day he told Gerry Anderson the Jeyes Fluid anecdote.
— Conor McLaughlin (@CMcLaughlin84) March 1, 2016
@GerryC76 @CelticChuck67 aww that’s awful sad he was a right laugh when he called in RIP GeordieTuft a legend
— vivienne (@solitaryjasmine) March 1, 2016
