MANAMA: Tributes started pouring in last night for renowned media personality Geg Hopkins who died in London earlier in the day following a stroke.
Mr Hopkins came to Bahrain 45 years ago, and worked in several positions in radio, television and journalism.
In October last year, he was presented with an award for journalism by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa for his work in the field.
Mr Hopkins had suffered a stroke recently and was admitted to the Charing Cross Hospital, London where he died.
The multi-talented television presenter, producer and director first worked for Radio Bahrain in January 1981.
During his stay in the kingdom, he dropped his British nationality in favour of Bahraini citizenship.
Bahrain Journalists’ Association (BJA) president Ahdeya Ahmed said Bahrain had lost “one of its best journalists and a great man”.
“Geg Hopkins, your loss broke our hearts,” she said on her Twitter account last night.
“U came 2 our country 45 years ago, u gave a lot and took nothing.
“I will miss your beautiful soul, your laughter and your jokes.
“Bahrain lost today one of its best journalists and a great man.”
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