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An online book of condolence has opened for broadcaster Gary Burgess, who passed away on New Year's Day.
The 46-year-old was diagnosed with terminal cancer in November 2020, but continued his work as a reporter at ITV Channel until August 2021.
He is survived by his husband, Alan. In 2018, they became the first couple in Jersey to convert their civil partnership into marriage.
While many know him from his work on-screen at ITV Channel, his move into broadcasting started in Blackpool in the 1990s. He then moved to Guernsey in 2003 where he worked at Island FM and BBC Radio Guernsey, before joining ITV Channel.
Gary's ITV media colleagues were among the first to pay tribute in the online book of condolence.
Friends and other islanders whose lives were touched by Gary are also being invited to contribute their memories and well-wishes.
"You did a lot of good, Gary. A lot of good."
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TRIBUTE: "My friend Gary radiated happiness and fun everywhere he went"
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