The voice of London Underground's 'mind the gap' announcements has died.
Phil Sayer, 62, was heard on most automated public address systems across the UK rail network.
He died on Thursday, and his widow Elinor Hamilton wrote on Facebook: "Phil Sayer - voice of reason, radio, and railways. A dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
"We are sorry to announce that this service terminates here."
Mr Sayer worked as a BBC presenter before going on to set up a voiceover company with his wife.
One London Underground station that his voice notably isn't heard at is Embankment.
Instead, a 40-year-old recording by Oswald Laurence is played at his widow's request.
Dr Margaret McCollum said she loved hearing her late husband's voice when she travelled through Embankment.
In 2013 Transport for London (TfL) stopped using the recording - but relented following her request.
TfL began using the "mind the gap" message from 1969, and there have been several voices used on the Tube network over the years.
They include The Archers actor Tim Bentinck, who was the voice on the Piccadilly Line for 15 years from 1990.
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