Legendary Liverpool radio DJ Wally Scott has died following long illness.
The broadcaster and producer, 79, became a household name in his native city during an esteemed career which spanned more than four decades.
He was best known for Radio Merseyside’s quiz show Hold Your Plums, a feature on The Billy and Wally Show which he co-hosted with Billy Butler.
Butler paid a glowing tribute to his lifelong friend when confirming news of Scott’s passing in a social media post on Wednesday morning.
He said: “It is with deep regret and much sadness that I have to announce the passing of my close friend and colleague Wally Scott who passed away peacefully yesterday morning after a very long illness.
“Wally was my friend and work mate for over 40 years on radio and TV he had careers in journalism with one of Liverpool’s biggest news agencies.
“He also worked on Radio City, Radio Merseyside, Magic FM and briefly on Liverpool Live with me. He was an inspiration to work with and a huge influence on my career.
“We never had a cross word and we had the best chemistry together always laughing.
“And as well as our radio shows we did over 60 Billy and Wally TV shows together and 58 sold out Pontins shows as well as many theatre shows at the Empire, Floral Pavilion, Philharmonic and not forgetting our pantomimes together, where Wally would live in fear of my antics!
“I am so grateful for having met him and having him in my life and I will miss him so dearly. Sleep well Wally. Condolences to his life long partner Val.”