Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley pays tribute to 'lovely dad'
Broadcaster thanks her father Martin for her love of music following his death
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"My lovely dad died today. He was the kindest man, who lived solely to make others happy."
— Jo Whiley , Celebrity
"He was the greatest dad and he was everybody's favourite grandad, but especially to India, Jude, Cass and Coco who adored him."
— Jo Whiley , Celebrity
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Broadcaster thanks her father Martin for her love of music following his death
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