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Dave Callaghan 'the voice of Yorkshire cricket' dies Yorkshire cricket voice Dave Callaghan dies after a heart attack
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The man who was widely regarded as the voice of cricket in Yorkshire has died, it has been announced. Tributes have been paid to Dave Callaghan, the man widely regarded as the voice of cricket, who has died aged 63 following a heart attack.
Dave Callaghan, who worked for BBC Radio Leeds and Look North on TV, had suffered a heart attack on Friday. Mr Callaghan, who worked for BBC Radio Leeds and Look North, was taken ill on Friday and died on Monday night.
He was a "much loved-personality" and "held in the highest regard by players, staff and supporters alike", Yorkshire Cricket Club (YCC) said. Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) said he was a "much loved-personality" and "held in the highest regard".
Known as Cally to his friends, Callaghan had worked in sports journalism for more than 45 years. Former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Twitter: "We have lost one of life's great men."
The former BBC Radio Leeds sports editor had also been a commentator for Leeds United. Mr Callaghan, who was known as Cally or DC, had worked in sports journalism for more than 45 years, working as sports editor at BBC Radio Leeds and as a commentator for Leeds United.
But he was principally "considered by many as the voice of Yorkshire Cricket", YCC said. The YCCC team held a minute's silence and wore black armbands in tribute to him ahead of their game with Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club on their current tour in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
"Dave's passion for Yorkshire cricket was unparalleled and his commentary will forever be associated with some of the greatest moments in our modern history," the club said in a statement. Mr Callaghan was principally "considered by many as the voice of Yorkshire Cricket", YCCC said.
In a statement, the club added: "Dave's passion for Yorkshire cricket was unparalleled and his commentary will forever be associated with some of the greatest moments in our modern history."
Mark Arthur, the club's chief executive, said: "Dave was a very special person who loved Yorkshire County Cricket Club.Mark Arthur, the club's chief executive, said: "Dave was a very special person who loved Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
"He will be missed by everyone associated with Yorkshire Cricket.
"This is a terribly sad day and our thoughts are with his wife Pat and his family.""This is a terribly sad day and our thoughts are with his wife Pat and his family."
Jonny Bairstow, Yorkshire and England batsman and wicketkeeper, said Mr Callaghan "was part and parcel of everything that goes on" in the sport.
Speaking from New Zealand, where he is on tour with England, he said: "It's something that probably won't sink in until we get back to Headingley, when we get back to the county season and Cally's not there to do all the commentary.
"To see you when you walk into the ground on a match day, to wish you luck, to do all the commentary, to do the highlights, to come on away tours.
"He was someone that came on the bus with us, he was part and parcel of the team."
Gareth Jones, sports editor at BBC Radio Leeds, said Mr Callaghan was "a man who truly loved his sport and loved his work".
"A true professional, who worked tirelessly - always going the extra mile - and all the years I've know him I never once heard him moan once about any aspect of his job.
"He always had a smile on his face and we will never forget him."
Michael Vaughan, who played cricket for Yorkshire and England, and YCCC chairman Steve Denison also paid tribute to Mr Callaghan on Twitter.