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ITV's news director Michael Jermey described him as "a towering figure in broadcasting in Northern Ireland".

Ken Reid will be remembered as a towering figure in broadcasting.

A well-known figure in Northern Ireland, he was honoured by Queen’s University earlier this year for his contribution to journalism.

Ms Allen-Wyatt is seen as an influential figure in Welsh women's football and has regularly spoken about her wish to inspire younger players.

At the center of late-night for 30 years — he presided from 1962 to 1992 — he is the most influential talk-show host of all time, and possibly the most popular figure in the history of television.