Ewan Macleod dead: Scottish TV star and DJ dies suddenly as tributes pour in
Ewan Macleod was found dead at his home on Thursday in Bearsden, Dunbartonshire – TV and music industry figures have paid tribute to the star
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The beloved Scot also attempted to launch the Scottish Rock n Roll Hall of Fame museum, a project which attracted backing from Annie Lennox and Midge Ure.
Despite his efforts, and powerhouse endorsements, the £6million venture failed to secure the necessary funding to be brought to fruition.
Home: According to the Daily Record, the popular broadcaster was found at his home in Bearsden, Dunbartonshire, on Thursday. Pictured with Peter Andre
Donald MacLeod, owner of Glasgow s The Garage and Cathouse nightclubs, paid tribute to his friend in a heartfelt statement, hours after news of his death broke.
He said of the music industry veteran: Ewan was one of Scotland’s glitterati and played that part in full with some of his mad outfits.
Scots TV star and DJ Ewan Macleod tragically found dead at home as tributes pour in
Ewan Macleod, a DJ who helped launch a hit radio venture backed by Rangers legend Ally McCoist, died suddenly in Bearsden on Thursday.
Popular TV presenter and figure in Scotland’s music industry Ewan Macleod (Image: Alamy Stock Photo)
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Ewan Macleod dead: TV star and popular DJ dies suddenly at his home
TV and music industry figures have paid tribute to the tragic star, who presented STV’s Chart Bite music programme in the mid-90s and later worked on Beat 106 radio station
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The 48-year-old was found at his home, police have confirmed (Image: Daily Record)
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Scottish TV star and DJ Ewan MacLeod has died aged 48
“Scottish music’s community will miss Ewan
Ewan MacLeod. CREDIT: Alamy
Ewan MacLeod, the Scottish TV star and DJ best known for helping to launch the Beat 106 radio station, has died aged 48.
His death was confirmed by a police spokesperson, who said they were made aware of the sudden death of a 48-year-old man at a property in Bearsden, Glasgow around 10.30am on Thursday (December 17).
“The death is being treated as unexplained but non-suspicious,” police said (via
The former London talent scout, who moved back to Glasgow to present STV’s