RIP Gary Speed

"Not everyone we get to meet is quite what they seem, Speedo was exactly the guy he appeared to be. Just the saddest loss. And i guess that is the source of the shock for those privileged to count him a friend. He just seemed so well-balanced and sorted. Lost." - Clive Tyldesley, ITV

"Gary Speed was a gentleman, his career could've only gone strength to strength, his outlook was modern, brave.He will be greatly missed. RIP" - Guillem Balague, Sky Sports

"I am totally devastated, Gary Speed was one of the nicest men in football and someone I am honoured to call a team-mate and friend. Words cannot begin to describe how sad I feel at hearing this awful news. It goes without saying my thoughts are with his family at this tremendously sad time." - Ryan Giggs, Manchester United and Wales

"It’s absolutely devastating, Our careers crossed paths often and I played against him many times. He was a fantastic professional, a winner with a great reputation. We sometimes think of football being important, but it’s not." - Gary Neville, Sky Sports

News filtered through on BBC RADIO 5 LIVE. Shocking news.

Was watching him on Match of the Day yesterday and as always, looked very fit and healthy.

Just wonder what the cause was.

R.I.P. How tragic.

This news is breaking right now. RIP.