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Sir Humphrey Burton, a renowned BBC arts broadcaster, died at 94 on December 17, 2025, leaving a lasting legacy in classical music broadcasting.
Sir Humphrey Burton, a legendary BBC broadcaster and influential figure in classical music and arts programming, has died at the age of 94.
He passed away peacefully at his home on December 17, 2025, following a brief illness.
Over a career spanning more than five decades, Burton shaped public appreciation of classical music through landmark broadcasts, documentaries, and programs like the BBC Proms and BBC Young Musician of the Year.
He was knighted in 2020 for his services to classical music and the arts, and received multiple awards including Emmys and BAFTAs.
Tributes from the BBC, Classic FM, and cultural institutions highlighted his passion, professionalism, and lasting impact on generations of artists and broadcasters.
Sir Humphrey Burton, un reconocido locutor de artes de la BBC, murió a los 94 años el 17 de diciembre de 2025, dejando un legado duradero en la transmisión de música clásica.