BBC daytime television host Kristian Digby has been found dead at his flat in London today. Police sources have said that the circumstances of the To Buy or Not to Buy presenter’s death were “unexplained”. He was 32 years old. Digby was pronounced dead at the scene when ambulance services arrived at his flat in East London, this morning. A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Police were called to reports of a body of a man in his 30s found at an address in Richford Road, E15. Ambulance services attended and life was pronounced extinct. Next of kin were informed and we await formal identification. There will be a post-mortem at 12 noon at East Ham mortuary.”
Newham CID are investigating the “unexplained” circumstances, a police source added.
Digby started his television presenting career for ITV presenting Nightlife before directing shows such as Fantasy Rooms and The O-Zone.
A BBC spokesman said: “Kristian was a much-loved and talented presenter for BBC Daytime. He brought a real sense of energy and warmth to all the shows he presented for us and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family at this very difficult time.”
His agent and friend Jo Wander said: “I am devastated by the loss. He was a lovely guy and a very talented presenter and director. I will miss him hugely and my thoughts at this time are with his family and his many friends. He will be sorely missed.”
Very, very sad indeed.
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I am deeply ,deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kristian Digby. I have been an avid viewer of many programmes over here on Australian Tv, on which he was an integral part.
He strtuck me as being a very personable young man – with a somewhat wicked sense of humour – but also a very charming guy.
I’m sure his many colleagues will miss him terribly.
So very sad that this should happen to a young man in the prime of his life.