The broadcasting world is mourning the loss of Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles who passed away at age 76, prompting heartfelt tributes from colleagues and listeners. The respected DJ was renowned for hosting shows on BBC Radio 1 from 1978 until 1992. Colleague and fellow radio presenter Mike Read shared his sadness on X this morning with a poignant message: "Devastated to hear the news about our chum Andy Peebles. He was about to join us at Heritage. We joined Radio One together. Knew his music and cricket inside out. Raise your bat and enjoy a long rest in the pavilion. We lunched recently with DLT and Adrian Juste. Great innings." Furthermore, John Simons, a friend and radio executive, expressed his grief: "So sad to hear the news about Andy Peebles passing. I'll miss our long conversations about football and soul music, of which he was far more knowledgeable. There's going to be a Quiet Storm in heaven tonight. RIP Andy." Upon hearing the news, emotional messages from fans have been pouring in across social media platforms. One person lamented: "Very sad news indeed." Another person commemorated his legacy by stating: "So, farewell Andy Peebles. Piccadilly Radio and BBC Radio 1. From those golden days when mainstream radio stations knew who their audience were.", reports the Mirror . Additionally, a third fan mentioned a notable moment in Peebles' career: "I've just heard the sad passing of Former Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles. He famously was the last person to interview John Lennon hours before he was shot in New York and was also an Avid Lover of Soul Music! RIP Andy!". One of the standout moments in Andy's career was his interview with Beatles icon John Lennon and Yoko Ono, which was broadcast on 6 December 1980 on BBC Radio 1. This became John's final radio interview before his tragic murder two days later by Mark David Chapman at his New York home. Reflecting on the interview with CBS in 2020, Andy shared: "I don't think I've ever been so nervous in my life and I'd grown-up not just idolising him but the group and everything they'd done." He also remarked, "I felt like he was on top of everything. They seemed very, very happy." Andy embarked on his radio journey in 1973 at BBC Radio Manchester, later establishing the independent station Piccadilly Radio in Manchester. He moved to Radio 1 in 1978 as a presenter and hosted 15 editions of Top of the Pops. His most recent TV presence was on CBS in 2020, but he is set to feature in an upcoming documentary exploring John Lennon's final ten years. "Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade" is anticipated to release in cinemas later this year. In addition to being a celebrated radio DJ, Andy gained acclaim as a cricket commentator for the BBC.