Longtime Vancouver Host of CBC’s Early Edition, Rick Cluff Dies At 74

Former CBC radio journalist and beloved personality Rick Cluff has passed away at the age of 74. Cluff, remembered for his warmth and support for colleagues and the community, died Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer, according to CBC reports.

Cluff’s illustrious career as a sports reporter paved the way for his role as the host of The Early Edition morning show in Vancouver, a position he held from 1997 until his retirement in 2017. His genuine nature, both on and off the air, left a lasting impression on those who worked with him and listened to his broadcasts.

Laura Palmer, who worked alongside Cluff in various capacities before becoming the executive producer of The Early Edition, praised his kindness and authenticity.

She said: “He was really a very kind, generous, sweet human being. And you probably could tell from listening to him, but he was entertaining. He loved having a good time and he wanted people around him to feel that they could sit down and have a coffee with him and just be their authentic selves.”