96-year-old DJ has retired after broadcasting for more than seven decades. Ray Cordeiro hosted his final radio show in Hong Kong. It has been running on RTHK station since 1970. Mr Cordeiro is legendary broadcaster in Hong Kong and is household name for several generations of Hong Kongers. The veteran DJ decided it was right time to hang up his boots on his show All The Way With Ray on Saturday night. He ended his final programme with his customary words: "Well, that's it. Thank you very much for tuning in. Goodbye. Thank you for coming." He said he was "luckiest man in world". He told listeners: "To do what I want to do, to love what I want to love. I don't think I have any regrets."
Ray Cordeiro is affectionately called Uncle Ray. He is known for his trademark baritone voice and for wearing flat cap. His shows were full of easy-listening music and chat in English and Cantonese. In 2000, Guinness Book of World Records awarded him title of world's most durable DJ. His fame extended beyond shores of Hong Kong. In his role as Hong Kong's most celebrated broadcaster, he got to know some of biggest names in music industry, including Beatles. He said COVID-19 affected his decision to retire. He said: "Working these past many months in presence of COVID-19 was difficult, especially knowing that I am in high-risk demographic."
