”We will remember Michael with enormous affection and gratitude, and we will always be grateful that, right from the very beginning of Delia Online, he was there behind the scenes, helping us along the way.“We all send our deepest sympathy and love to Delia, Tom, Hannah and all of Michael’s family and friends.”In a further post on Smith’s website, the former journalist and editor was remembered as “never someone who sought to be centre stage, but he was always a prominent figure to us all”.
