BBC star dies less than two years after retirement

• BBC Radio star Phil Taylor has died at the age of 62, just 18 months after his retirement.
• Taylor was a prominent figure on Radio Jersey for 35 years, having joined the station in 1991.
• He was known for his "wonderfully warm relationship with listeners" and shows such as By Special Request.
• Matthew Price, Radio Jersey's executive producer, highlighted Taylor's special connection with islanders and his humility.
• Tributes have poured in from former colleagues and listeners, mourning the loss of the beloved DJ.

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BBC Radio star Phil Taylor dies 18 months after retirement, aged 62