*BEIRUT: *A British radio presenter who hosted one of Lebanon’s mostpopular entertainment shows was found dead in his home on Tuesday, thenational news agency and his employer said.
Gavin Ford’s lifeless body was discovered at his home in Beit Meri, a towneast of Beirut where his employer Radio One is also based.
“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear Gavin Ford, amember of our team for many joyful years,” Radio One said in a messageposted on social media.
Neither the police nor his employer elaborated on the cause of his deathbut Lebanon’s national news agency said the security services were notruling out a criminal investigation.
Tributes started pouring in on social media for Ford, who had been one ofLebanon’s most loved radio hosts for years. – APP/AFP