An inquest into the death of former BBC presenter Richard Sanders confirmed that Bipolar disorder contributed to his death.
It was originally reported that the 62-year-old passed away from coronavirus, but according to the coroner’s report his Bipolar disorder also contributed to his death.
An inquest was held today (Monday) in Hatfield where the cause of death was recorded as Covid-19 and Bipolar.
The former host, who died on 20 April worked for Farming Today for more than a decade from 1988
Charlotte Smith, the show’s current host, announced the news at the end of Saturday morning’s instalment.
‘We finish this morning with some sad news,’ she told listeners.
‘The former BBC Farming Today presenter Richard Sanders has died at the age of 62, after contracting Covid-19 in hospital.
‘My fellow presenter Anna Hill worked with him for many years, and shares some memories.’
Anna continued: ‘His agricultural knowledge was formidable. He was a really good journalist as well, and very proud of his work on BSE – or Mad Cow Disease. He won an award on the subject.
‘He was never afraid to ask a hard question or hold politicians to account.’
But Richard also had a great sense of humour,’ she said. ‘He tricked us all with an April Fools about milking prairie chickens in the United States.
‘And he used his razor-sharp wit to deliver a point.’
The coronavirus death toll has passed 20,000 in the UK, with millions affected around the world.
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