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Chris Needs 'a giant of Welsh radio' dies
Tribute are paid to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Wales presenter Chris Needs, who has died suddenly at the age of 68.
He joined the station in 1996 and hosted his nightly show for 18 years, cultivating a loyal audience, many of whom became members of his "Garden" - a listeners' club.
He was described as a "giant of Welsh radio" and a "one off".
The presenter from Cwmafan, Neath Port Talbot, was also a classical pianist and actor, and here is an interview with him back in 2005 when he was awarded an MBE for his broadcasting and charity work.
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