David Fitzgerald (BBC Devon) heart attack: Does David Fitzgerald have a heart condition?

David Fitzgerald has a heart problem according to his wife Queenie Fitzgerald.

David’s wife, Queenie Fitzgerald, revealed on Facebook and suggested that the news; that David had lost his job the day before as a part of the broadcaster’s cuts to local radio might have triggered his heart problem.

She said: ‘He was told yesterday that he is being made redundant and then expected to go on air today as nothing had happened!

Queenie added that ‘After talking to the consultant today, it’s very possible this was the trigger for his heart problem!’

David Fitzgerald of BBC Radio Devon Suffers Heart Attack

BBC Radio Devon presenter David Fitzgerald experienced a ‘heart issue’ while presenting his morning programme – a day after he was made redundant in a ‘hunger games’ style round of interviews.

He was on air for half an hour yesterday before his colleague Michael Chequer was forced to take his place.

Michael informed listeners on the morning show: ‘It is Thursday morning, Michael Chequer in for David Fitzgerald who is feeling a little under the weather.

‘He has left the studio to get himself checked out.

‘He is absolutely fine, we will keep you updated and let you know. He will be back with you ASAP.’

To the relief of fans, last night David took to Facebook to update them on his well-being.