Simon Young | |
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Born | Thomas Anthony Meade 1959 |
Died | 31 October 2021 Dublin, Ireland |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation | Broadcaster |
Employer | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
Known for | The Beatbox |
Spouse | Phyl |
Children | Two |
Thomas Anthony Meade (1959 – 31 October 2021), known professionally as Simon Young, was an Irish radio and television presenter.
He started in pirate radio and DJ'ing in the 1970's. He presented various TV shows such as The Beatbox and had radio shows on 2FM. He was also known for making contributions to the cult children's television strand, Dempsey's Den, hosted by his radio colleague at that time, Ian Dempsey.
Young resigned from RTÉ in 2002 and held a very private life until 2011.[1] He died ten years later, at the age of 62.