Ray Hadley has opened up on the loss of his father, 45 years on from his sudden death.

On August 22, 1975, Arthur Morris Hadley suffered a massive heart attack and died, at just 46 years of age.

“It is, without doubt, a day that I’ve never forgotten,” Ray Hadley revealed, “it’s a day that lives in my memory.”

“Every day I think about my dad who was just a tremendous man, a lovely, lovely, man.

“I’ve had many role models in my life but the person I owe the most to is Arthur Morris Hadley.”

Click PLAY below to hear Ray’s tribute