‘Sparksy’ commentated on Argyle games for 32 years, first for hospital radio and Plymouth Sound before he joined BBC Radio Devon, where he was a long-serving broadcaster and known across Plymouth for presenting the breakfast show.
He had been suffering from cancer and passed away yesterday, after telling friends and supporters only last week that he was being transferred to St Luke’s Hospice.
Gordon leaves his wife, Heather, daughters Kirsty and Holly and his granddaughter, Darcie.
Gordon’s first game behind the microphone was Argyle’s FA Cup semifinal defeat by Watford in 1984, with his final match on BBC Radio Devon being the club’s 2016 League Two play-off final defeat at Wembley.
After leaving his role as a commentator, he continued to present the breakfast show on BBC Radio Devon until he became ill.
In August, Plymouth Argyle named the press box in the newly refurbished Mayflower Stand in his honour.
Stephanie Marshall, head of BBC South and South West said: “It is a very sad day for BBC Radio Devon. Our hearts go out to Gordon’s friends, family and faithful listeners. Gordon was a broadcasting legend – honest and brave through the toughest times. He will be missed dearly.”
Plymouth Argyle described Gordon as a “commentary icon”, adding that there “will never be another like him”, while fans sung his name during the team’s victory at MK Dons on Saturday.
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