Popular TV presenter Rennie Vella has passed away after a long illness. He was 56.

Since 2003, Mr Vella presented a programme on ONE TV, with his wife Paulanne recently joining him on screen. 

For a number of years, Mr Vella was also involved in stage musicals, thanks to his strong singing voice.

He was also involved in philanthropy, organising breast cancer awareness walks and fund-raising telethons for Ethiopian children.

MP and former TV presenter Claudette Buttigieg was among the many paying tribute to Mr Vella. 

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