BBC Scotland’s Nick Sheridan shot to fame in viral giggles vid as young presenter from Wexford made his name in Scotland

THE broadcasting world has been left in mourning today following the tragic death of Nick Sheridan.

BBC Scotland announced the much-loved presenter, 32, sadly passed away after a short illness.

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However years before joining the Beeb, the news anchor himself made global headlines.

The then cub reporter, during a stint at STV, couldn't contain his laughter as he read a side-splitting story about a naked pensioner.

He told viewers: "The main headlines in Dundee this morning, a nude pensioner terrorised guests and staff at a luxury resort hotel by brandishing scissors during a drunken rampage."

And following the bizarre local news tale, Nick hit an uncontrollable fit of the giggles.

His employer joined the action and joked: "With local news stories like this, sometimes it's hard to keep a straight face."

Thankfully station chiefs saw the funny side and laughed off the on-screen blooper.

The red-faced reporter joked: "Luckily the bosses were fine about it.

"I think everyone just appreciated the humour in the story.

"It's been a crazy few days. The actual news bulletin went out on the Friday previously but it came to more and more people's attention last week as it was shared online."

Following his time reading the North of Scotland bulletins, Nick moved to rival broadcaster BBC Scotland.

And took the helm at a string of popular shows including Reporting Scotland, Drivetime, the Nine and Seven Days.

The Irish host swapped Wexford for Glasgow after completing an internship with a Swedish news outlet.

The son of Bernie and Nick Sheridan, Nick grew up in Ireland's Kulmuckridge before the family moved to Castlebridge in 2007.

Paying tribute today, BBC Scotland News boss Gary Smith said: "Nick has been a wonderful colleague.

"He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author – and one of those rare people who light up the lives of everyone around them.

"Our hearts go out to his parents, to his partner and to all his family and friends."

Also paying her respects to the late host was Nicola Sturgeon who branded him "talented" and "vivacious".