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Geoff Wonfor: Tributes to Beatles, Band Aid and The Tube director
Musicians and actors have paid tribute to Grammy-winning filmmaker Geoff Wonfor who has died aged 73.
The Newcastle-born director's works included the Beatles Anthology series, 80s pop show The Tube and music video Band Aid 20 in 2004.
His close friend and musician Ray Laidlaw described him as a "man of the people" and an "incredible talent".
Presenter Denise Welch praised Wonfor as a "wonderful father, grandfather and friend" and a "North East Titan".
His family said he was a "huge presence with a heart to match" and a "world class filmmaker" who "leaves behind an amazing body of work".
Laidlaw, from the band Lindisfarne, said he had known Wonfor since they were in their early 20s and the director was an "amazing inspiration" to him.
"He had an amazing zest for life and was a wonderful