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Karen Price

Roman Kemp's heartbreaking tribute to friend on anniversary of death as he tells fans to speak out if struggling

TV and radio host Roman Kemp has posted an emotional tribute to his best friend on the second anniversary of his death. Joe Lyons, who had been a well-loved producer at Global radio for nine years, died in August 2020 after taking his own life.

Roman took to Instagram on Thursday, August 4 and told his followers: "I didn’t want to post this, but this is the reality for the people left behind. If you’re struggling, please stay. Don’t go."

In the heartbreaking post, which included a photo of a beaming Joe with a meerkat, Roman says: "How have I not heard your voice for 2 years? How have we not caused havoc in the studio or some dingy Soho bar? How have I not been able to call you to tell you I love you?

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