Tributes Pour in for Sky Sports News Fraser Robertson, Who has Died Aged 47
Fraser Robertson was a Sky Sports News reporter and presenter until his death at age 47.
The news shocked the world of sport, with tributes from former colleagues pouring in.
Sky Sports' Bryan Swanson led the tributes, describing Robertson as "an inspiration."
"Gutted we have lost Fraser Robertson at such a young age. A journalist with integrity, enthusiasm and who cared passionately about Sky Sports News. Rest in peace, Fraser, you were an inspiration," he tweeted.View image on Twitter
Bryan Swanson✔@skysports_bryan
Gutted we have lost Fraser Robertson at such a young age. A journalist with integrity, enthusiasm and who cared passionately about @SkySportsNews. Rest in peace, Fraser, you were an inspiration.2,5996:59 PM - Mar 20, 2019343 people are talking about thisTwitter Ads info and privacy
Former Newcastle, Manchester City and Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given also expressed his condolences via Twitter.
Sorry to hear the news of the passing of @SkySportsNews presenter Fraser Robertson, Did lots of interviews with him over the years (Great man) Way to young to pass, thoughts and prayers with his family and friends RIP 1,4767:44 PM - Mar 20, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy50 people are talking about this
Adam Leventhal, another well known Sky Sports journalist, tweeted: "So sad to have lost Fraser Robertson so young. A journalist always committed to the cause, digging and eager to get the stories. Full of energy off camera too and on the golf course. Thoughts with his family at a terrible time."View image on Twitter
So sad to have lost Fraser Robertson so young. A journalist always committed to the cause, digging and eager to get the stories. Full of energy off camera too and on the golf course. Thoughts with his family at a terrible time.1,0606:23 PM - Mar 20, 2019161 people are talking about thisTwitter Ads info and privacy
A touching tribute from Robertson's oldest friend in journalism, David Tanner, encapsulated the sadness that so many are feeling at this time.
"I’m heartbroken that Fraser Robertson, my oldest pal in journalism, has died," he said.
"We met at Napier Uni as kids and grew up together at STV & Sky. He’s always been there, always wearing that big grin. A fine journalist with an eye for a story, never happier than when offering help to teammates: generously sharing his time, vast knowledge and ideas. Fraz loved sport & TV, working in both gave him structure in life, especially after his comeback from major illness. We’ve lost a lovely man. I can’t believe he’s gone and I’m so terribly sad for his family."
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