JASON Manford has paid tribute to former BBC Manchester and Xfm star Michelle Mullane after she died this week. The stand-up comedian, 39, explained how his friend passed away on Christmas Eve aged 50 after a battle with bowel cancer.
He explained that she had been in touch with him as recently as his Royal Variety Show hosting gig just two weeks ago. Jason told his Facebook followers: "Just found out my dear friend and ex-BBC Manchester presenter Michelle Mullane sadly passed away on Christmas Eve. "I have so many fond memories of Michelle from when I was starting out in stand up in the late 90s. "Michelle was the first person to get me on the airwaves and we spent many an evening laughing, flirting & joking over brews; on air and off.
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