BBC Breakfast presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay announced the sad death of a "familiar face" on Wednesday's show

Sally Nugent and Jon Kay broke some devastating news on Wednesday's BBC Breakfast. The presenting duo shared details of Dickie Bird's death, with Jon describing him as a "familiar face" ‌

Sally began: "Now tributes are being paid to one of cricket's most famous and beloved characters, the umpire, Dicky Bird, who has died at the age of 92." ‌

Jon added, "Such a familiar face for so long throughout his career, he earned the admiration of players and fans alike." ‌

"We'll hear from some of them in just a moment, but first, let's have a look back at Dickie's incredible career," reports the Express.

Dickie Bird's death was announced on Tuesday, with officials confirmin

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