Chris Tynan was a well known figure in local radio and charities
10:14, 01 Dec 2025Updated 10:14, 01 Dec 2025
Former BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Chris Tynan(Image: Chris Tynan)
More tributes have poured in to a BBC Radio Merseyside presenter after his death was announced. Chris Tynan was a regular feature on the radio station’s breakfast and weekend shows before they came to an end in 2023.
Chris was also a leader of the RSPB Liverpool for 30 years, stepping down from his role in April of this year. Fellow presenter Anno Brandreth paid tribute to him yesterday. He said: “RIP Chris Tynan. Chris was a well-loved and important part of the Naturewatch team and did great work locally to promote the things we love and are important to listeners.”
Sharing a photo of Chris, they added: “He will be sadly missed, and we will hopefully do something in a future broadcast to honour him; it is a sad day for us all. Chris is here on the left in his wonderful penguin jumper.”
In his role at the RSPB, he gave talks to local groups and featured on the radio, receiving praise for his “energy and enthusiasm for birds and wildlife”.
Following the ECHO’s article, many issued tributes of their own.
In the comments section of the article, user lolbm said: “Chris was simply the best.
“RSPB Liverpool were blessed to have such a great bloke to be their leader, funny, knowledgeable, attentive and patient, a brilliant birder, nature enthusiast and speaker. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.”
User queenoftuebrook added: “RIP Chris, you will be missed.”
On the ECHO’s Facebook page, Chris Cashin said: “I knew Chris well. Great guy and will be sorely missed. My love goes out to the family.”
David Long said: “So sorry and saddened to hear this news. Chris was my neighbour in my first house. Lovely man, my condolensces to his family.”