Trevor Green dead: Veteran ITV newsreader dies on his 74th birthday after short illness

ITV newsreader Trevor Green has died at the age of 74. The veteran ITV presenter died after developing breathing problems.

Announcing his death to the world, his devastated wife Joanna posted a statement on Facebook via Piccadilly Radio. In the heartbreaking post, she wrote: "Trevor slipped away peacefully this morning in the early hours of what is today his 74th Birthday. He developed breathing probs last evening.

“I’ve lost my soul mate and feel rather at sea. But thankfully he’s now out of pain and we’ve been blessed with lots of time in recent weeks and months to reminisce and shape his wishes.

Sorry we couldn’t fix another visit…Taking quiet me-time out today to reflect on our 44 years together. Will miss him like mad. Let u know plans in due course.”

Chris Moore, who had previously worked with Trevor at Piccadilly Radio also paid tribute to the late star as he labelled him as a 'gem'. In a tear-jerking tribute, Chris wrote: "Trevor and Jo fought his illness together in a way which I can only describe as humbling. I would not be able to come anywhere close.

"He was one of the nicest, kindest, sharpest, wittiest, coolest and most professional people I ever had the honour to work, and that’s saying something. His marriage to Jo was something special too. She is a wonderful person who gave him everything for their whole life together.

"A David Vear signing, he was part of a golden generation in a golden era of radio. Those who knew him will have their own stories and memories. Suffice to say, we’ve lost another gem….God speed my friend."

Trevor built a distinguished and wide-ranging career in journalism, earning recognition through his many years with ITV News and, most notably, as a prominent presence on Granada Reports.

For nearly 20 years, he was a central figure on the regional news programme, becoming a trusted and familiar face to viewers across the North West.

Operating from his base in Knutsford, Trevor’s work on Granada Reports made him a respected voice in regional broadcasting.

But in 2006, after almost two decades on screen, he made the decision to step away from the programme. This marked a new chapter in his professional life, allowing him to devote more time to Vision Impact, the media consultancy he founded.

Alongside running his own business, he continued working across television and radio, maintaining his deep ties to the media industry.

In the years that followed, Trevor brought his communication expertise into the public sector, serving as a media relations officer for Cheshire East Council.

This role allowed him to use his extensive media background in a different capacity as he shaped messaging and public information on behalf of the local authority.

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