BBC presenter EJ Osborne, dies in hospice aged 45 following months of chemotherapy

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Heartbroken Money For Nothing colleagues have paid tribute to EJ Osborne following his death on Monday at the age of 45.

The Australian craftsman passed away at Dorothy House Hospice near Bath, Somerset, on September 21st. A cause of death is yet to be confirmed.

  

Sarah Moore, who worked alongside the transgender presenter on their BBC show, led the tributes by sharing an image of Osborne at the request of his grieving wife Anne-Marie.

Captioning the photo, she wrote: ‘All of the @monfornothing team were devastated to hear the news that the fantastic, inspiring, chuckling and talented member of our TV family @hatchetandbear has passed away.

Anne-Marie shared a series of family photos with followers on Wednesday morning

‘I join with all of the team, our artisans, production crew, directors, executives, viewers and friends in sending our love and respect to his family. He touched us deeply with his obvious lust for life, energy and commitment.

EJ leaves behind Anne-Marie and young daughter Orla

‘He sent me this picture last year whilst holidaying. Anne-Marie, his wife, asks that we share our pictures so I’m posting this here as I think EJ looks so happy. Rest in peace and purple sequins my friend. See you on the other side.’