BBC Scotland Presenter And Children’s Author Nick Sheridan Dies At 32

Nick Sheridan moved to BBC Scotland in 2018 after working at Irish broadcaster RTE. (Screengrab via Nick Sheridan/YouTube)

BBC Scotland presenter Nick Sheridan, known for his work on shows like Reporting Scotland and Drivetime, passed away at the age of 32 after a brief battle with illness.

The broadcaster announced the news of his death on Thursday morning, sparking tributes from viewers and colleagues.

BBC Scotland head of news Gary Smith remembered Sheridan as a “wonderful colleague.”

Smith said: “He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author – and one of those rare people who light up the lives of everyone around them. Funny, clever, kind. A lovely man.”

First Minister Humza Yousaf also paid tribute to Sheridan in the Scottish parliament chamber Thursday afternoon, acknowledging his prowess as an interviewer and his contributions to journalism.

“Many of us in this chamber will have been questioned by Nick – quite robustly, no doubt – whether it was on BBC Drivetime or on many of the other programmes that he presented,” Yousaf said. “My thoughts are with his family, his many friends and indeed his colleagues. It will undoubtedly be a very sad time for them.”

Born in Wexford, Ireland, Sheridan’s journey in broadcasting spanned a decade, including stints at Irish broadcaster RTE before joining BBC Scotland in 2018. Most recently he moved to focus on writing children’s books but remained a fixture in Scottish media, lending his voice and expertise as a freelance presenter.