Sam Matterface paid an emotional tribute to his late father on Monday’s talkSPORT, after sharing the news of his sudden death.The talkSPORT host and commentator bravely opened up on the heart-breaking loss at the start of his morning show.YouTube / talkSPORTSam Matterface shared the tragic news that his father has recently passed away[/caption]Matterface, who has been part of the team here at talkSPORT since 2011, revealed that that his father, Pete, passed away on Good Friday in sudden circumstances.Despite the tragedy, the radio and TV presenter returned to work on Monday to host a bank holiday show alongside Alex Crook.Brave In a touching two minute statement, Matterface opened up on an incredibly difficult past few days, as he paid tribute to his late father.He said: “I’m going to be honest and open with you right off the bat, I’m not in a particularly good place this morning and I’m going to share with you why. View this post on Instagram “It’s been a particularly tough weekend for me and my family because we lost my father on Friday night in sudden and rather shocking circumstances.“So you’re going to have to bear with me a little today and indulge me a little me for a minute.”Continuing to honour his father, Matterface credited him for inspiring his love of radio.He continued: “Little Pete – as Alan Brazil affectionately nicknamed him on the Breakfast Show – loved Alan, loved talkSPORT, and loved radio.“I’m sure people will be asking why I came into work today and you might be wondering too.“But the truth is, one, he would have done the same, and the other reason is that it is important.In a touching tribute, Matterface revealed he had returned to work as his father ‘would’ve done the same’YouTube / talkSPORT“I’m sure many of you have been in situations like this too and when you’re working and when you’re driving, you’re sometimes happy, sometimes grieving, sometimes lost.“I find, and I’m sure you do too, that radio is a constant companion.“He introduced me to radio, my dad, and as a painter and decorator it went with him everywhere that he went.“He loved the fact I was on talkSPORT, his favourite radio station.“Radio was his friend, I hope it’s your friend. And it’s thanks to him that it has always been my friend.“And I hope today that it is my brother’s friend, my sister’s friend and his wife’s friends too. Because it’s important.Matterface has been part of the talkSPORT team since 2011Getty“Right let’s crack on.”Messages of supportMatterface was met with messages of support online following his emotional on-air tribute.Many from the wider talkSPORT family were quick to send their love, including former Breakfast Show host Laura Woods.Commenting on a video sharing Matterface’s earlier statement, the broadcaster wrote: “Oh Sam, sending you love xxx.”Charlie Baker, a regular on talkSPORT’s Hawksbee and Baker, as well as Gameday Warm-Up, also sent Matterface his best wishes.Baker commented: “Big love to you and your family Sam.”Laura Woods presented talkSPORT Breakfast between 2020 and 2023, and sent Matterface her love onlineGettyElsewhere, current presenters Gabby Agbonlahor and Max Rushden responded by commenting a series of heart emojis.As well as being a leading commentator at talkSPORT, Matterface is also regularly heard commentating on England for ITV.