Rick Cluff, a well-established CBC radio broadcaster in Vancouver. He passed away at 74. Cluff, renowned for his unique voice and thoughtful analysis on various subjects, was a cherished personality in the broadcasting field. Over a span of more than forty years, he established himself as a familiar name in Vancouver and further afield.
Cluff's dedication to his craft and commitment to delivering quality journalism were evident in every broadcast he delivered. He had a talent for engaging listeners and sparking meaningful conversations on important issues facing our society. His presence on the airwaves will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of tuning in to his show.
Prior to the Early Edition, Cluff was a sports reporter with CBC. He started in 1976, covering eight Olympic games among other events. In 2010, he was a torch bearer for the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
In 2018, Cluff received a lifetime achievement award from Canada's Radio Television Digital News Association. He's also been entered in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
A biography posted by the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum, where Cluff was inducted in 1999, says he began his career with the CBC in 1976 and worked in the national sports department for 20 years, before moving to Vancouver.
Palmer said that while sports were an important part of Cluff’s career, he wanted people to know that he had other interests.
CBC says Cluff retired from his 41-year career with the broadcaster in 2017, after undergoing a quadruple heart bypass.
Canada gave him its lifetime achievement award for the West region in 2018.
The association said at the time that Cluff’s greatest contributions were in local radio, through the impact he had on audiences, decades of quiet mentorship and his community leadership.
The CBC reported that Cluff retired from his 41-year career with the broadcaster in 2017, after undergoing a quadruple heart bypass.
The CBC reported that Cluff retired from his 41-year career with the broadcaster in 2017, after undergoing a quadruple heart bypass.
It said he was survived by his wife, son, daughter and five grandchildren.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 2, 2024.
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