BBC Radio Merseyside Presenter Dies

He was the gentle voice of Britain's wildlife and the beating heart of "NatureWatch" — but now, he is gone, leaving behind a legacy of love, conservation, and a tidal wave of grief from those who adored him.

The British conservation world is in mourning after the devastating death of Chris Tynan, the cherished voice behind "NatureWatch" on BBC Radio Merseyside. His passing, announced by his wife Belinda Tynan on Sunday, 30 November, has triggered an outpouring of grief, love, and tributes from colleagues and fans alike.

Chris passed away peacefully at home on Friday afternoon.

"My wonderful husband Chris sadly passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family," Belinda wrote in a heartbreaking tribute posted online. Alongside her words, she shared tender family photos of Chris with their children — a gut-wrenching reminder of the man behind the microphone.

'Always Had Time for Me': Colleagues and Fans Mourn the BBC Icon

Tributes poured in immediately across social media, with colleagues remembering Chris as both a professional legend and a deeply kind human being.

Ecologist and photographer Austin Morley wrote, "The word legend gets used far too often, but today we lost a true legend. Sadly Chris Tynan, the former leader of the Liverpool Local RSPB group and a top bloke has passed away. Always had time for me, and always asked about the family. My condolences thoughts are with his family."

Wildlife ecologist Jack Holloway echoed the sentiment, writing, "Absolutely devastating news, our beloved RSPB leader and friend Chris Tynan has passed away. I'm lost for words really, he was a truly wonderful person and an inspiration to me. Rest in peace Chris x."

A Penguin Jumper and a Lasting Legacy

Chris's presence extended far beyond the airwaves. Environmentalist and presenter Anno Brandreth posted a warm tribute featuring a photo of Chris in his "wonderful penguin jumper", promising the show would honor him in a future broadcast:

"He will be sadly missed, and we will hopefully do something in a future broadcast to honour him; it is a sad day for us all."

In her final note, Belinda shared the words that captured both their love and their loss, writing, "He fought bravely for 9 months and we couldn't be more proud of him. We will love and miss him always. You'll Never Walk Alone 🕊️❤️."